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Azerbaijan awards Shohrat Order to Nobel laureate Aziz Sancar

Aziz Sancar gives a speech at Istanbul University, Türkiye, May 29, 2016. (AA Photo)
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Aziz Sancar gives a speech at Istanbul University, Türkiye, May 29, 2016. (AA Photo)
September 07, 2026 01:56 PM GMT+03:00

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has signed a decree awarding the Shohrat Order to Nobel laureate Turkish scientist Prof. Aziz Sancar for his contributions to strengthening scientific and humanitarian cooperation between Azerbaijan and the international community.

According to a statement from the Azerbaijani Presidency, Aliyev signed the decree under the relevant provisions of the country's Constitution.

Aziz Sancar says brain cancer findings bring hope but confirms that human testing has not yet begun, United States, January 13, 2026. (AA Photo)
Aziz Sancar says brain cancer findings bring hope but confirms that human testing has not yet begun, United States, January 13, 2026. (AA Photo)

Sancar recognized for scientific, humanitarian cooperation

The decree said Sancar was granted the Shohrat Order for his special contributions to strengthening Azerbaijan's international scientific and humanitarian cooperation.

The decision formally recognizes Sancar's role in supporting scientific and humanitarian ties involving Azerbaijan, according to the presidential statement.

September 07, 2026 01:56 PM GMT+03:00
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