Baku / 14.10.17 / Turan: Ex-Minister of Culture of France, Audrey Azule, was elected on Friday to the post of Director-General of UNESCO. She urged the member countries of the organization to reform it, but not to leave. On the eve of the United States announced a decision to withdraw from UNESCO. The country will remain a member of this international organization until December 31, 2018, and from 2019 will be in the status of observer.
Following this, Israel announced its intention to leave the organization. News of the US withdrawal and Israel's plans came at a time when the 202nd session of the UNESCO Executive Board is taking place in Paris. "I think that in this crisis time it is necessary as ever to be involved in UNESCO, to support it, to think about how to reform it, but not to leave it," said Azule, who is of Moroccan Jewish origin. -02D-
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In confirmation of the strong ties between peoples and the ability of literature to unite cultures, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov took part in the opening ceremony of a monument in Baku to the famous Kyrgyz writer Chingiz Aitmatov.
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In a world where the past often seems distant, and nature's embrace feels ever more elusive, the preservation of cultural heritage serves as a beacon, guiding us back to our roots and fostering a deeper connection with our surroundings.
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In the bustling world of modernity, there exists a timeless allure to antiques—an enchanting gateway to bygone eras that captivates the hearts of enthusiasts across the globe.
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Rustam Huseynov examined in detail samples of coins of the Kara Koyunlu, Ak Koyunlu, Safavids and others with countermarks during the lecture, explained their features and examined in detail their role in the history of Azerbaijan. Coins with countermarks are of particular interest to historians; since thanks to them it is often possible accurately establish the dating of the reign, the official titles of the rulers and the territory actually controlled by the ruler.
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