Azerbaijan showcases scientific and cultural heritage at Expo 2025 Osaka
Event highlights deepening Azerbaijan–Japan cooperation in science and culture
OSAKA, Japan (MNTV) — Azerbaijan is presenting its scientific achievements and cultural legacy at Expo 2025 Osaka, with a special event underscoring the country’s growing ties with Japan in research and cultural exchange.
The Azerbaijan Pavilion hosted a presentation titled “Science and Culture in the Independent Republic of Azerbaijan: Azerbaijan–Japan Scientific and Cultural Relations”, organized to promote the nation’s intellectual potential and foster new avenues of bilateral cooperation, according to the Nizami Ganjavi Institute of Literature.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Gulnar Yunusova, a leading researcher at the Azerbaijan Institute of Literature and a PhD in Philology, outlined the development of science and culture in Azerbaijan since the restoration of independence, highlighting it as a priority of state policy.
She emphasized the role of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS) as both a research hub and a guardian of the country’s intellectual and spiritual heritage.
Yunusova detailed initiatives led by ANAS President Isa Habibbayli to integrate Azerbaijani science into the global academic community.
These include introducing the country’s classical literary heritage to international audiences, expanding modern research on a global scale, and launching joint studies with Japanese scholars.
She also reviewed milestones in Azerbaijan–Japan scientific and cultural cooperation, from forums and exhibitions to reciprocal visits and co-authored publications.
Participants engaged in discussions on Azerbaijan’s cultural traditions, scientific priorities, and future collaboration opportunities with Japan.
The cultural segment featured Minara Shukurova, a well-known promoter of Azerbaijani heritage in Japan, who showcased national clothing, music, and traditional dances.
Expo 2025 Osaka, organized by the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), runs from April 13 to October 13, marking its second edition in the city since 1970.
The event focuses on advancing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 and aligns with Japan’s Society 5.0 vision, under the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.”
Its sub-themes — “Saving Lives,” “Empowering Lives,” and “Connecting Lives” — address issues from healthcare and longevity to technological innovation and global connectivity.
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