Baku:President Ilham Aliyev has addressed the participants of the "UN Governance Innovation Summit Advancing Future-Ready Institutions," emphasizing Azerbaijan's achievements in public administration reforms, APA reports.

According to Azeri-Press news agency, President Aliyev highlighted the establishment of the 'ASAN Khidmet' system in 2012 as a key reform in delivering high-quality, innovative, and integrated public services in Azerbaijan. The system marks a new stage in state-citizen relations and has gained international interest, being shared with over 50 countries as an effective model for public service delivery.

The 'ASAN Khidmet' model aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals and has been recognized by the United Nations, receiving the UN Public Service Award in 2015 and a Special Award for Promoting Digital Transformation in the Public Sector in 2019. A Contribution Agreement signed in 2024 between Azerbaijan and the UN aims to promote the model across four continents.

President Aliyev expressed confidence that the summit would serve as a platform for promoting progressive ideas and new approaches, contributing to the advancement of high-quality public services globally. He wished the summit success and fruitful discussions for all participants.