BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 24. The Heydar
Aliyev Foundation has been honored with Italy’s prestigious
Laurentum Special Award for the preservation of cultural heritage
during the XXXIX edition of the award ceremony in Rome, Trend reports.
The Laurentum Awards, established in 1981, recognize outstanding
contributions in culture, literature, sports, and the promotion of
universal values. The Heydar Aliyev Foundation received the
Laurentum Special Prize in recognition of its contributions to the
preservation of cultural heritage.
The award ceremony took place at Palazzo Montecitorio, the seat
of Italy’s Chamber of Deputies, where the international activities
of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation in the fields of cultural heritage
protection and intercultural dialogue were given special
recognition.
During the event, speakers highlighted Azerbaijan’s tradition of
tolerance and its close cooperation with the Vatican, particularly
in the preservation and restoration of cultural heritage. Special
emphasis was placed on the large-scale restoration and conservation
work carried out under the leadership of the Foundation’s
President, Mehriban Aliyeva, at St. Peter’s Basilica and the
Vatican catacombs, which were praised as significant contributions
to safeguarding global cultural heritage.
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