President Ilham Aliyev Awards Istiglal Order to Farhad Khalilov
President Ilham Aliyev presented Azerbaijan's highest state award to artist Farhad Khalilov for his contributions to art and international promotion of the country.
Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, presented the Istiglal Order to People's Artist Farhad Khalilov on October 23. The Istiglal Order is the highest state award in Azerbaijan.
The award recognizes Khalilov for his contributions to the arts and his efforts to promote Azerbaijan on the international stage. He has served as the Chairman of the Union of Artists for nearly 40 years. During the ceremony, Aliyev highlighted Khalilov's civic contributions and his role in mentoring young painters.
Khalilov, who originally designed the image of the Istiglal Order, expressed gratitude for the honor. He praised the president for the liberation of Azerbaijani lands and for continuing the policies of National Leader Heydar Aliyev.
