BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 6. bp Vice President for
the Caspian region Bakhtiyar Aslanbayli and British Council
Azerbaijan Director Nargiz Hajiyeva have been awarded UK honors for
their contribution to the development of UK–Azerbaijan relations,
Trend reports.
The awards were presented by UK Ambassador to Azerbaijan Fergus
Auld.
“One of the greatest privileges is to be able to tell someone
that they will receive an award from His Majesty The King. And even
better — to present that award in person on behalf of His Majesty.
It is a particular pleasure for me to present these awards to two
people for whom I have such admiration and respect,” Auld said.
He noted that both recipients had made a significant
contribution to bilateral relations during his tenure and that of
previous British ambassadors.
The ambassador highlighted bp’s key role in Azerbaijan’s
development since the signing of the “Contract of the Century,” as
well as its continued contribution to the country’s progress.
He also emphasized that the British Council has been operating
in Azerbaijan for nearly three decades, supporting the development
of human capital.
Aslanbayli and Hajiyeva expressed gratitude for the recognition
and stressed the importance of further strengthening cooperation
between the UK and Azerbaijan.
Bakhtiyar Aslanbayli was awarded the title of Officer of the
Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) by King Charles
III, while Nargiz Hajiyeva received the title of Member of the
Order of the British Empire (MBE).
