Baku: Ulvi Mehdiyev, Chairman of the State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, hosted a meeting with Ilhom Abdurahmon, the Ambassador of Tajikistan to Azerbaijan, at the latter’s request. During their discussion, the Ambassador was provided with detailed insights into the operations of the ‘ASAN Khidmet’ centers, which were initiated by President Ilham Aliyev, as well as various projects in the realm of social innovation. This Azerbaijani intellectual brand has reportedly been exported to over 30 countries.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Ambassador Ilhom Abdurahmon expressed his admiration for the ‘ASAN Khidmet’ model and showed a strong interest in implementing a similar system in Tajikistan. He also congratulated Azerbaijan on the recent inauguration of the ‘Pakistan ASAN Khidmet’ center, which was established in Pakistan following the ASAN service model.
Furthermore, the Ambassador was given a comprehensive overview of the ‘ASAN Khidmet’ center, the ‘INNOLAND’ Incubation and Acceleration Center, the Mobile ASAN Service, and the ‘ABAD’ public legal entity, enhancing his understanding of Azerbaijan’s advancements in public service and social innovation.