Baku: An open-air concert program was presented at the Azerbaijan National Conservatory as part of the 18th International Music Festival, APA reports. The event drew a significant audience, including Minister of Culture Adil Karimli, ministry employees, musicians from Turkic states, and various cultural and public figures, underscoring its importance in the cultural calendar.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the Rector of the Azerbaijan National Conservatory, Professor Kamila Dadashzade, addressed attendees, emphasizing the festival's significance and its establishment as a cultural tradition. Professor Dadashzade highlighted the festival's year-on-year expansion as a noteworthy cultural achievement.

Minister of Culture Adil Karimli also spoke at the event, emphasizing both the strategic and cultural significance of the festival. He noted that the festival serves as a major platform that showcases the deep roots, richness, strength, and power of Azerbaijani music on a global stage. The event concluded with a concert program that left a lasting impression on attendees.