Chief Editor of the magazine Betul Chakaloglu noted that the magazine published six special editions on Azerbaijan: "The interest of our readers to Azerbaijan is great. In the latest edition, 160 opinions were taken up from representatives of the formal and informal circles. As you know, the publication also published an interview with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. Economic trends in Azerbaijan are interesting to our readers. "

Participating at the event, Assistant to the Azerbaijani President on Social and Political Issues Ali Hasanov said that the magazine "The Business Year" highlighted the historical chronicle of the development of various areas in Azerbaijan: "As you know, politicians make history, and journalists create his chronicle for posterity. In this sense, we have to thank the magazine "The Business Year". National leader Heydar Aliyev saw it, when he laid the foundation of modern Azerbaijan, the concept of its development strategies and ways of development. I am sure that he knew that the time would come, and a leading economic magazine as "The Business Year" would devote 6 issues to Azerbaijan. In 2013 President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev was elected man of the year in the world and "The Business Year" presented the award. As you know, in 2012, Azerbaijan was elected a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, and contributed to peace and prosperity throughout the world in the development of relations between states. "

Hasanov noted that President Ilham Aliyev has received the award "Man of the Year in the World" as the initiator of various large-scale projects in the energy, social, sports and other areas.

Culture and Tourism Minister Abulfas Garayev noted that the president`s award "Person of the Year in the World" is an assessment of reforms in the country, modernization and progress.

Then officials and representatives of the business environment, distinguished in various fields were awarded.

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