President Ilham Aliyev Highlights UN Recognition of Azerbaijan’s ASAN Khidmet Model
Baku, The Gulf Observer: President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has highlighted the international recognition of the country’s ASAN Khidmet public service model, emphasizing its contribution to digital transformation, effective governance and the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
In his address to participants of the international event titled “UN Governance Innovation Summit: Advancing Future-Ready Institutions,” President Aliyev said that the activities of ASAN Khidmet were closely aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals and had received significant recognition from the United Nations.
He recalled that ASAN Khidmet received the UN Public Service Award in 2015, followed by the Special Award for Promoting Digital Transformation in the Public Sector in 2019, describing these distinctions as evidence of the international community’s recognition of Azerbaijan’s achievements in public service delivery.
The Azerbaijani president emphasized that cooperation with the United Nations was creating new opportunities to extend the country’s successful governance experience to a wider geographical area.
He also referred to the Contribution Agreement signed between Azerbaijan and the United Nations in 2024, which provides for the promotion of the ASAN Khidmet model across four continents.
President Aliyev reaffirmed Azerbaijan’s commitment to supporting international efforts to advance the Sustainable Development Goals and participating in initiatives aimed at ensuring the delivery of high-quality public services.
He stressed that Azerbaijan would continue contributing to international cooperation and sharing its experience in modernizing public administration and improving service delivery.
The president’s remarks underline Azerbaijan’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with the United Nations and promoting innovative, citizen-oriented governance practices at the international level.
