The innovative book project “Revival of Karabakh: The Story of Azerbaijan’s Renaissance” was officially presented

On December 8, 2025, the presentation ceremony of the innovative book project “Revival of Karabakh: The Story of Azerbaijan’s Renaissance”, commissioned by the Karabakh Revival Fund, was held.

The event was attended by state and government officials, members of the Milli Majlis, family members of the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the Motherland, Karabakh war veterans, donors and partners of the Fund, as well as representatives of the media.

The ceremony began with the National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan, followed by a moment of silence in honour of the martyrs who gave their lives for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Motherland.

Opening the event, the Chairman of the Executive Board of the Karabakh Revival Fund, Rahman Hajiyev, delivered a keynote speech in which he provided extensive information about the importance and the preparation process of the book.

It was noted that the book offers a comprehensive insight into the history of Karabakh, the period of occupation, liberation, ongoing reconstruction, and the vision for the future — combining text, photographs, interviews with officials, state representatives, and experts, as well as memories of people displaced from their native lands.

“Covering nearly 500 pages, ‘Revival of Karabakh: The Story of Azerbaijan’s Renaissance’ is not just a book — it is a chronicle enriched with text, photographs, and interactive digital materials, vividly bringing to life the story of Karabakh’s revival in all its colors,” he added.

It was emphasised that the book is part of a special digital ecosystem created within the project's framework.

Hundreds of QR codes placed throughout the book allow readers to access materials on the project’s website, www.book.revival.az, as well as other online resources, including expanded photo galleries, full video and text versions of exclusive interviews, historical literature, and additional content.

It was also noted that by visiting the online store at https://book.revival.az/estore/ and making a donation to the Fund, readers can obtain any edition of the book in various formats (including Classic, Prestige, and Signature Collection).

The ecosystem also includes the AI-powered guide “Zafar AI”, designed in the form of a friendly Phoenix, which provides readers with extensive information about the book’s content and, more broadly, about the history of Karabakh and East Zangezur, the occupation, and the ongoing revival.

These features take the publication beyond the classical book format, transforming it into a dynamic, interactive, and innovative project adapted to the reading habits of modern generations.

Rahman Hajiyev noted that Karabakh has transformed from a region of conflict into a region of peace and revival. He stated that the purpose of preparing the book is to convey to the international community the realities of Karabakh, as well as the large-scale reconstruction and development efforts carried out under the leadership of the Victorious Commander-in-Chief, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, and Azerbaijan’s efforts to ensure sustainable peace in the region.

This was followed by a video presentation of the book and the screening of the video “From Tragedy to Triumph,” dedicated to the revival and reconstruction of the liberated territories.

The event continued with a Q&A session with the author. During the session, moderated by Gultekin Garadaghli, British writer Graeme Wilson answered numerous questions.

Speakers at the event — including member of the Milli Majlis and member of the Supervisory Board of the Karabakh Revival Fund, Tural Ganjaliyev; member of the Milli Majlis, Rizvan Nabiyev; Executive Director of the Baku International Multiculturalism Center, Ravan Hasanov; founder and CEO of Veyseloglu Group of Companies, Aydin Talibov; and others — noted the importance of the book and expressed confidence that it will significantly contribute to conveying to the international audience the truths about the events in Karabakh, the reconstruction and restoration efforts led by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, in the liberated territories, and Azerbaijan’s efforts to establish lasting peace in the region.

At the end of the event, donation certificates were presented on behalf of the Fund to Iteca Caspian and Caspian Event Organisers, which obtained the books by donating 28,500 AZN, as well as to PASHA Capital Investment Company, which obtained the books with a 10,000 AZN donation.

All participants of the event were presented with books authored by Graeme Wilson on behalf of the Karabakh Revival Fund and the author himself: “Ilham Aliyev: A Portrait of a President”, the biography of President Ilham Aliyev; “The Rise and Fall and Rise Again of Heydar Aliyev and Azerbaijan”, dedicated to the life of National Leader Heydar Aliyev; and “Azerbaijan Democratic Republic: A Dream That Never Died.”

It should be noted that those who wish to obtain the book “Revival of Karabakh: The Story of Azerbaijan’s Renaissance” may visit the online store at https://book.revival.az/estore/, select the preferred edition, and acquire the book by donating to the Karabakh Revival Fund.

The book will soon be translated into Azerbaijani and several foreign languages.

Additionally, during the event, a photo exhibition titled “Revival of Karabakh: The Story of Azerbaijan’s Renaissance”, featuring images from the book and showcasing the reconstruction efforts in the liberated territories, as well as the rich nature and unique flora and fauna of Karabakh, was displayed.