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On March 14, the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Culture Committee of the Milli Majlis, and the National Library jointly organized the presentation ceremony of the book "Iraq-Turkmen poetry anthology" written by prominent literary scholar, Honored scientist, professor Gazanfar Pashayev.

Director of the National Library, professor Karim Tahirov opened the event and first greeted the participants. He said that it is a matter of great pride that the presentation of most of Professor Gazanfar Pashayev's books was held in the National Library. The book "Iraq - Turkmen Poetry Anthology", which we presented today, is also the result of the hard work of Professor Gazanfar Pashayev. Karim Tahirov emphasized that Gazanfar Pashayev is a friend of the book, he brought the people of Azerbaijan closer to people who are more related to us by writing such books. He said that both volumes of the "Iraq-Turkmen poetry anthology", which includes examples of poetry by contemporary Iraqi-Turkmen poets, will be appreciated by Azerbaijani poetry lovers and will be the focus of researchers.

Elnur Aliyev, the First Deputy Minister of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan, made a speech and expressed his gratitude to Mr. Gazanfar for the publication of such a book, including his research in the field of literary studies. He noted that the books of Gazanfar teacher play an important role in the formation of our national consciousness and thinking. He said that the books authored by teacher Ghazanfar are very valuable in terms of studying Azerbaijani literature and culture. In conclusion, he congratulated Gazanfar Pashayev on the publication of a new book and wished him creative work and sustainable success in his research.

Member of the Milli Majlis, People's Poet Sabir Rustamkhanli gave a speech and first of all expressed his gratitude to Ganira Pashaeva for her important services in the publication of this book. He noted that during the last years, Ms. Ganira was closely involved in the publication of numerous books. Mr. Gazanfar dedicated his life to this field of literary studies and is the author of several books dedicated to Kirkuk literature and poets. Stressed that the book presented today plays the role of a bridge between our Iraqi brothers.

The MP of the Milli Majlis, professor Anar Iskandarov said that today is a historical day because we have gathered for the presentation of such a beautifully designed book. Numerous books have been written on Azerbaijan-Iraq relations, but the presence of such a publication in modern times is a very progressive factor. He emphasized that it was Gazanfar Pashayev who studied the concept of "who are Kirkuks" in our literature and wrote many books about it. "Iraqi-Turkmen poetry anthology" is not a literary work, but a literary event, a source for literary scholars.

Member of the Milli Majlis, academician Nizami Jafarov made a speech and noted that it is a pleasant event that it was Gazanfar Pashayev who introduced us to the poems of Iraqi Turkmen poets. The fact that teacher Ghazanfar paid attention to such a topic and wrote and created numerous books is valuable for literary critics. I believe that the book "Iraq - Turkmen poetry anthology" will become a table book of all researchers, literary critics, and poetry lovers.

The author of the preface of the book, MP of the Milli Majlis, Chairperson of the Culture Committee Ganira Pashayeva gave a speech and expressed her gratitude to the bookstore, the National Library, especially to teacher Karim for organizing such an event. She noted that Gazanfar Pashayev played an important role in the formation of our national thought. She emphasized that the introduction of Iraqi Turkmens is directly related to the name of Gazanfar Pashayev.

The book "Iraq - Turkmen poetry anthology" is a new page and event of the field of activity to which Honored scientist, professor Gazanfar Pashayev is deeply attached. Gazanfar Pashayev is the most sustainable, long-term, professional researcher, preacher, and organizer of Iraqi Turkmen studies in Azerbaijan. He noted that the anthology shows the development path of Iraqi-Turkman poetry, its trends, its present and its development direction.

Compiler of the book and author of the foreword, Honored Scientist Professor Gazanfar Pashayev spoke and thanked the National Library for the organization of the event and everyone who worked on the creation of the book.

In the continuation of the event, the deputy chairman of the Azerbaijan Writers' Union, the editor-in-chief of the 525th newspaper Rashad Majid, the chairman of the Kirkuk Cultural Center Shamseddin Kuzachi and others spoke.

At the end, the participants got acquainted with the exhibition of books in the collection of the National Library, covering the work of professor Gazanfar Pashayev.