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Shusha celebrated "International Voice Day" for the first time

(Shusha, April 16, 2023)- The “International Voice Day” was organized by the Azerbaijan National Conservatory in Shusha, the capital of our culture, with the aim of conveying the importance of music to society, exchanging ideas in this field and achieving a number of innovations.

Shusha and Isfara become sister cities

(Tajikistan, 5 april, 2023)- Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Shusha district Aydin Karimov and Chairman of the city of Isfara of the Republic of Tajikistan Bahovaddin Bahodurzoda signed a "Protocol on the establishment of twinning relations between the city of Shusha of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the city of Isfara of the Republic of Tajikistan"

Shusha and Novi Pazar become sister cities

(Shusha, 17 march, 2023)-A memorandum of understanding on fraternization covering culture, tourism, economy and other fields was signed between the cities of Novi Pazar and Shusha in our capital of culture

A document was signed between the cities of Shusha and Khiva

(Uzbekistan, February 24, 2023)- In order to further strengthen mutual cooperation, a bilateral document was signed between the cities of Shusha and Khiva.

Azerbaijan’s Shusha, Bulgaria’s Veliko Tirnovo boost cultural ties

(Bulgaria, February 21, 2023)- Special Representative of Azerbaijani President in Shusha district Aydin Karimov accompanied by employees of Special Representative Office and Shusha City State Reserve have visited Bulgaria’s Veliko Tirnovo, a sister city to Shusha, with an aim to expand the cultural ties between the cities and organize mutual visits in this regard

Azerbaijan’s Shusha and Hungary’s Veszprem cities signed MoU

(Budapest, January 30, 2023)- Following the expanded meeting of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban, a ceremony of signing documents has been held today.

Supervisory Board holds next meeting

(Shusha, 22 December, 2022)- Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the Shusha district, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Shusha City State Reserve Aydin Karimov chaired the next – 2nd meeting of the Supervisory Board.

The cultural capital symbol transferred from Bursa to Shusha

(Bursa, 9 December, 2022)- The official closing ceremony of the "Year of Bursa – 2022 Cultural Capital of the Turkic World" by the International Organization of Turkic Culture (TURKSOY) took place on December 9. During the official closing ceremony, the cultural capital symbol was transferred from Bursa to Shusha.

A memorandum of understanding on the establishment of the "Friendship Cities" relationship was signed between Shusha city and Andong city

(Andong, November 17, 2022)- A memorandum of understanding was signed between Shusha city and Andong city. The memorandum was signed by Aydin Karimov, the President's special representative for the Shusha region and Kwon Ki-chang, the mayor of Andong, which is considered to be one of the tourism and cultural centers of the Republic of Korea.

The city of Shusha was elected a member of the League of Historic Cities

(Andong, November 16, 2022) - The membership of the city of Shusha was announced at the meeting of the General Assembly of the League of Historic Cities (LHC) held within the framework of the 18th World Conference held in Andong, South Korea on November 14-16, 2022.

Azerbaijan’s city of Shusha has signed a letter of intent on cooperation with South Korean city of Andong, Peruvian city of Cusco and Greek city of Corinth

(Andong, November 15, 2022) - On November 14, the opening ceremony of the 18th World Conference of the "League of Historic Cities" was held in Andong, South Korea.

Statute of OTS Council of Muslim Religious Administration Leaders was signed in Shusha

(Shusha, October 20, 2022)- The Statute of the Council of Heads of Muslim Religious Departments of the Organization of Turkic States was signed in Shusha.

Shusha and Kayseri become sister cities

(Kayseri, October 14, 2022)- A sister cities protocol was signed between Shusha and Kayseri. The document was signed by the Chairman of the Board of the Shusha City State Reserve Administration, Mr. Maftun Abbasov, and the Mayor of the Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality, Mr. Memduh Büyükkılıç.

The “Shusha Chess 2022” international tournament was held

(Shusha, September 21-24, 2022)-"Shusha Chess-2022" international tournament dedicated to the 190th anniversary of the famous poetess and philanthropist Khurshidbanu Nateva has finished.

Shusha and Erzurum become sister cities

(Erzurum, September 21, 2022)- Taking into account the existence of strategic partnership relations between two friendly and brotherly countries, a protocol on sister cities was signed between Shusha City State Reserve Department and Erzurum Metropolitan Municipality.

The closing ceremony of "Zafar" Summer School was held in Shusha

(Shusha, September 1, 2022) - The closing ceremony of the "Zafar" summer school of Martyrs' children, organized by "Zafar" Public Union to Support the Martyrs' Families and the Shusha City State Reserve Administration, with the financial aid of the State Agency for Support of the Non-Governmental Organizations, concluded its work in the cultural capital of Shusha.

The final concert of the republican art festival-competition was held in Shusha

(Shusha, June 1, 2022)- The final concert of the winners of competition “My heart is from Karabakh” dedicated to the “Year of Shusha” was held among schoolchildren in Shusha.

Technical director of" Baykar " company Selcuk Bayraktar visited Shusha

(Shusha, May 27, 2022)- The delegation of “TEKNOFEST Azerbaijan” led by Selcuk Bayraktar visited Shusha. The guests got acquainted with the traces of Armenian vandalism in the city, as well as eye-witnessed speedy reconstruction of the city, its historic and cultural heritage.

The 5th International Folklore Festival of Khari Bulbul was held in Shusha

(Shusha, May 12-14, 2022)- The 5th international folklore festival of Khari Bulbul was held in Shusha, the cultural capital of Azerbaijan, organized by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, the Ministry of Culture and Shusha City State Reserve.

The first International Culinary Festival took place in Shusha

(Shusha, May 4-8, 2022)- The first International Culinary Festival took place in Shusha. The ancient city, its beauty and hospitality of the Azerbaijani people were demonstrated at the food festival, which turned into a true holiday.

İnternational forum "South Caucasus: Development and Cooperation" was held in Shusha

(Shusha, April 28, 2022) - İnternational forum "South Caucasus: Development and Cooperation" was held in Shusha. The forum, organized by the Center for International Relations Analysis (UNIRA) and ADA University, was attended by experts, researchers and media representatives from about 50 foreign think tanks from more than 20 countries.