On February 11th President Ilham Aliyev attended a farewell ceremony for Azerbaijan`s outstanding scientist, president of the country`s National Academy of Sciences, PhD in physics and mathematics, professor, academician Mahmud Karimov.
The coffin of the late scientist was placed on a pedestal in the building of the National Academy of Sciences.
Wreaths were placed in the hall on behalf of President Ilham Aliyev.
Wreathes were also put in front of the building of ANAS on behalf of state, government and creative organizations.
Participants in the farewell ceremony included Mahmud Karimov`s colleagues, friends and representatives of the country`s scientific community.
The Head of State offered his condolences and sympathies to family members and relatives of the late scientist.
President Ilham Aliyev made a speech at the ceremony.
Deputy Prime Minister Elchin Afandiyev spoke of Mahmud Karimov`s life and activities. He said the death of Mahmud Karimov was a serious loss for the Azerbaijani science.
Other speakers included academicians Vagif Farzaliyev, Akif Alizade, Ismayıl Hajıyev, Ahliman Amiraslanov and Vasim Mammadaliyev.
The coffin of Mahmud Karimov was taken to the Alley of Honors where he was laid to rest.

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