BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 29. Adila Aliyeva, a
prominent cultural figure in both France and Azerbaijan, an Honored
Artist, and a world-renowned pianist, has been awarded a diploma
and a platinum medal by the Academic Society for Arts, Sciences,
and Letters of France.


This was reported by the State Committee on Work with
Diaspora.


According to the information, Aliyeva was deemed worthy of this
high honor by the decision of the Academic Society’s High Awards
Commission. The award ceremony for the 2026 laureates took place in
the "Opera" hall of the InterContinental Paris Le Grand hotel in
Paris.


Founded on November 12, 1915, the Academic Society for Arts,
Sciences, and Letters aims to recognize and encourage the work of
individuals who have made significant contributions to the
development of culture, the arts, science, and literature. Aliyeva
receiving this international award serves as further recognition of
her long-standing work in the field of music, her efforts to
promote Azerbaijani culture abroad, and her contributions to the
development of Azerbaijan's international cultural relations.







Born in Baku, Adila Aliyeva received her education at the Bulbul
Secondary Specialized Music School and the Tchaikovsky Moscow State
Conservatory. Having lived in France for many years, the artist has
performed concert programs in over 50 countries worldwide. She has
contributed to the promotion of Azerbaijan’s national musical
culture by championing the works of Azerbaijani composers on the
international stage. Since 2001, she has directed the International
Music Academy in France and is also the founder of the Adila
Aliyeva International Piano Competition.


In 2022, she was awarded the "Dostlug" Order of Azerbaijan, as
well as the Legion of Honour, one of France's highest state
decorations. She has also been honored with the jubilee medal of
Azerbaijan, "100th Anniversary of Heydar Aliyev (1923–2023)," and
the medal "For Service in Diaspora Activities", in recognition of
her active contribution to the development of the Azerbaijani
diaspora.