Azerbaijan's first lady meets prominent Azerbaijani artist Tahir Salahov

Ms. Mehriban Aliyeva warmly congratulated Tahir Salahov on his 80th birthday.

She stressed Tahir Salahov had gained popularity for his works both inside and beyond the country. She also added Salahov`s works play significant role in popularization of Azerbaijani culture throughout the world.

According to Ms. Aliyeva, Tahir Salahov has made an immense contribution to development of Azerbaijani art including national painting. She called Tahir Salahov pride of Azerbaijani people.
Tahir Salahov, in turn, expressed his gratitude to Ms. Mehriban Aliyeva. According to him, marking his anniversary in the native land is vivid evidence to great appreciation of his activity.
He also stressed President Ilham Aliyev`s decree to mark his 80th anniversary made a great impression on him.

Tahir Salahov thanked the Head of State for his care and Ms. Mehriban Aliyeva for her contribution to popularization of Azerbaijani culture across the world.

Ms. Aliyeva presented Tahir Salahov with a book about the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and "Karabakh singers" music album.

/AzerTac/