President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev inaugurated the Heydar Aliyev Congress Center in Gabala.
Prior to the opening ceremony, the Azerbaijani leader met residents of the district.
On behalf of residents, Arifa Babayeva thanked the President for his attention to development of Gabala.
The Head of State then cut a ribbon symbolizing the opening of the Center.
The Azerbaijani President was informed that all conditions had been created here for holding international events.
The 1200-seat Center is situated on the bank of the Garachay River, and covers a total area of 8.5 hectares.
Construction of the Heydar Aliyev Congress Center started in May, 2012 and ended in July, 2013.
The three-storey building of the facility has halls, a 350-seat restaurant, administrative rooms, 6 towers, a 13 meter high-dome, and a 1200 seat-conference hall, VIP and security rooms, a parking, and a press center.
President Ilham Aliyev viewed the conference hall.
The Head of State praised the work done here.

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