President Ilham Aliyev Inaugurates New Central Bank Building in Baku

Baku: President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended the inauguration of the new building of the Central Bank. Governor of the Central Bank, Taleh Kazimov, briefed the head of state on the facilities available in the building.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the new building, located on Heydar Aliyev Avenue in Baku, has been designed in line with urban planning principles and combines high functionality with advanced technological features. President Ilham Aliyev also viewed an exhibition that showcases the conceptual approach, design elements, and technological evolution of the nation's banknotes through modern display methods. This exhibition highlights the history, development stages, design elements, and security features of the national banknotes.

The 35-story building, designed to accommodate a workforce of 1,300, includes conference and press halls, as well as various meeting and training spaces. Significant emphasis has been placed on accessibility and inclusion, ensuring that individuals with physical disabilities can enter and navigate the space comfortably and safely. Furthermore, the building features 25 fully equipped rooms for hosting official meetings and gatherings.

Aiming to meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and sustainability, the facility integrates advanced technology and modern information systems throughout. To support employee well-being, it includes a dedicated recreation area for leisure activities and a dining hall capable of accommodating 340 people. Additionally, the facility boasts a fully equipped 240-seat conference hall for hosting a variety of events and presentations.

The multimedia facade enhances the building's visual identity at night and supports diverse lighting scenarios and projections. The lighting of the territory and the building, including the facade, is equipped with motion-sensing LED technology, which significantly reduces power consumption.