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Today Azerbaijanâ€™s First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva celebrates her birthday

26 August 2010 08:03 (UTC +04:00)

APA reports that Aliyeva Mehriban Arif gizi was born in city of Baku.

In 1982 finished secondary school 23 in city of Baku with golden medal and entered the preventive-treatment faculty of Azerbaijan State Medical Institute named after N.Narimanov. In 1988 graduated with honorary diploma from the 1st Moscow State Medical Institute named after M.Sechenov. In 1988-1992 worked at Eye Diseases Scientific-Research Institute in Moscow under leadership of academician Krasnov.

In 1995 by the initiative of Mrs Mehriban Aliyeva Friends of Azerbaijani Culture Foundation, which is headed by her at present time, was created. In 1996 Mehriban Aliyeva founded "Azerbaijan - Heritage" magazine, which is published in three languages (Azerbaijani, English and Russian), on purpose of wide propaganda of Azerbaijani culture.

In 2002 Mehriban Aliyeva was elected the President of Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation and showed herself as beautiful organizer in that position. Her growing prestige in international world played important role in adoption of decision of International Gymnastics Federation on realization of 2003 and 2004 World Cup competitions and 2005 World Championship on Rhythmic Gymnastics in Azerbaijan.
Mehriban Aliyeva heads Heydar Aliyev Foundation, founded in order to study rich legacy of nationwide leader of Azerbaijan, as well suggest national statehood ideas of Heydar Aliyev to new generations. An official opening was held on May 10, 2004 for Heydar Aliyev Foundation.
Due to her hard efforts in protection and development of Azerbaijanâ€™s oral folk literature and music heritage, Mrs Mehriban Aliyeva was awarded the title of Goodwill Ambassador of UNESCO on August 13, 2004.

On December 28, 2004 Mehriban Aliyeva was elected member of Executive Committee of NOC in IV General Assembly of National Olympic Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Mehriban Aliyeva is member of New Azerbaijan Party Political Board since 2004.
Mehriban Aliyeva was awarded the title of "Woman of Year" according to the sociologic poll held in Azerbaijan in 2005.

Awarded on June 9, 2005 the â€™Ruby Crossâ€™ order of â€™Philanthropists of the Centuryâ€™ International Charity Foundation of Russia for her public, philanthropic and charity activity, support to the educational and cultural institutions, worthy contributions to the consolidation of friendship between nations of Russia and Azerbaijan.

In 2005 received an academic degree of candidate of sciences of philosophy.
Mehriban Aliyeva, whose candidacy was run by Yeni Azerbaijan Party in November 6, 2005 elections to Milli Majlis of Republic of Azerbaijan from Azizbeyov second constituency 14, was elected deputy with 92,12% vote (23106 votes).
Fund of National Hero Chingiz Mustafayev and ANS Companies Group has announced Mehriban Aliyeva â€™Person of 2005â€™ for her services in development of the education system of our country, protection of our national and cultural heritage, the works she implements for positive image of Azerbaijan in the world, organization and realization of The World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championship in Azerbaijan, as well as philanthropic activity.

November 24, 2006, Mrs Mehriban Aliyeva has been awarded the title of Goodwill Ambassador of ISESCO for the wide-scale and selfless activity in different spheres, including the dialog among civilizations, the attention to the children in need of care, the big support to improvement of their living conditions, education, also works carried out in Islamic world.

Mehriban Aliyeva has been awarded the prize of World Health Organization for her great contributions to the protection and strengthening of mother, child and family health upon the unanimous decision of the 120th session of Executive Committee of Organization held in Geneva, January 29, 2007.

Mehriban Aliyeva presented in May 2007 with Golden Heart International Award for wide-scale charitable activity and high achievements in field of service to the higher ideals of mankind.

Mehriban Arif gyzy Aliyeva has been awarded the Heydar Aliyev Prize for fruitful action in public-political and cultural life of the Republic of Azerbaijan by the Order of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan of 5 May 2009.

September 14, 2009 Mrs Mehriban Aliyeva was awarded the Grand Commanderâ€™s Cross of the Order of Merit of the Polish Republic for contributions to development of friendly ties between Azerbaijan and Poland.

February 15, 2010 Mrs Mehriban Aliyeva was awarded the Officer Class of the National Order of Legion of Honor by the order of the President of the Republic of France for outstanding service and loyalty to France.

Married, got two daughters, a son and two grandchildren.