Baku: Amina Mohammed, the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, visited the 'ASAN Khidmet' center in Baku to explore its activities. During her visit, Mohammed was provided with insights into the center's operations and its role in public service delivery.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Ulvi Mehdiyev, Chairman of the State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, briefed the Deputy Secretary-General on the agency's various initiatives. These include the establishment of 'ASAN Khidmet' centers initiated by President Ilham Aliyev, as well as ongoing social innovation projects.

The State Agency has been recognized for its achievements, having received the UN Public Service Award in 2015 and a special UN recognition in 2019 for innovation in digital public service delivery. In 2023, it was named the 'World's Most Advanced Public Service' under the Global Government Excellence Awards program. The 'ASAN Khidmet' system has been successfully implemented in several countries.

The visit also underscored the Contribution Agreement between the Government of Azerbaijan and the United Nations, which aims to support the application of innovations and capacity development for public service delivery based on the 'ASAN Khidmet' model in UN member countries. The UN promotes this model as a leading global example.

During her time at the center, Mohammed also explored the activities of the 'INNOLAND' Incubation and Acceleration Center, the Mobile 'ASAN Khidmet' service, and the 'ABAD' public legal entity.