As part of the “Year of the Constitution and Sovereignty,” the Faculty of Information and Document Management at Baku State University (BSU) hosted a scientific seminar on the constitutional and legal aspects of archival activities in Azerbaijan.

PhD in History and lecturer at the Department of Document Management, Irada Bayramova, delivered a report titled “Constitutional and Legal Foundations of Archival Activities in the Republic of Azerbaijan.” She emphasized the significance of declaring 2025 as the “Year of the Constitution and Sovereignty” and examined the historical development of archival work.

Bayramova highlighted the contributions of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic (ADR) in shaping archival institutions and noted the advancements made following the country’s restoration of independence. She underscored the role of national leader Heydar Aliyev, who prioritized archival development, and pointed out that President Ilham Aliyev’s approval of the “State Program for the Development of Archival Affairs in the Republic of Azerbaijan for 2020-2025” further strengthens this sector.

The seminar provided an in-depth analysis of the legislative framework governing archival affairs and examined key legal documents. Discussions covered the structure of the State Archives, the formation of archival funds, document retention periods, and the growing importance of digitalization and electronic archival services in modern times.

Additionally, Bayramova noted that BSU has been successfully enrolling students in the “Museum, Archival Affairs, and Monument Protection” program for the second consecutive year, with full enrollment capacity being consistently met. She emphasized the need for continued academic research in this field to support its future growth and development.

The seminar served as a valuable platform for exploring the evolution and modernization of archival activities in Azerbaijan, reinforcing the crucial role of legal and constitutional frameworks in preserving historical records.