23.08.2026

The Kuksaroy Residence hosted a ceremony to present the Presidents of Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan with the highest state honors of the two countries.

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev was awarded the highest state award of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Order of Oliy Darajali Dustlik.

Presenting the high award, the President of Uzbekistan noted that the decision reflects the sincere respect of the Uzbek people and their recognition of President Ilham Aliyev’s personal contribution to strengthening friendship, strategic partnership, and allied relations between the two fraternal countries.

“You are carrying forward the legacy of your great father, the outstanding statesman Heydar Aliyev. Thanks to the wise reform policy pursued under your leadership, Azerbaijan is achieving remarkable success in its development and on the international stage.”

President Ilham Aliyev’s significant contribution to expanding multifaceted relations between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan was highly appreciated. It was emphasized that he stood at the origins of the allied relations between the two states.

In turn, the President of Azerbaijan expressed gratitude to the President and the people of Uzbekistan for the high recognition and expressed confidence in the further strengthening of multifaceted cooperation in the spirit of friendship and mutual respect.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was awarded Azerbaijan’s highest state honor – the Heydar Aliyev Order.

The award was presented to the President of Uzbekistan by President Ilham Aliyev.

Expressing deep gratitude to the President and the entire fraternal people of Azerbaijan, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev emphasized that he regards the award as a high recognition of the joint efforts to strengthen relations of eternal friendship, strategic partnership, and alliance.

“This order holds special significance for me. It bears the name of Heydar Aliyev – a leader who dedicated his entire life to serving his Motherland. It was he who laid a solid foundation for Azerbaijan’s future development,” President Shavkat Mirziyoyev noted.

It was emphasized that Heydar Aliyev had a deep appreciation for Uzbek history and culture and did much to bring the two peoples closer together.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev expressed confidence that Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan will continue to expand cooperation across all areas and that the fraternal relations between the two countries will acquire new practical substance.

It should be noted that the Heydar Aliyev Order has been awarded over the years to President Jacques Chirac of France, Emir Sabah Al-Sabah of Kuwait, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye, President Sergio Mattarella of Italy, and many others.