Nobel Prize laureate in Chemistry, world-renowned Turkish scientist, physician and academician Aziz Sancar has sent a letter of thanks to President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
In the letter, Sancar described being awarded the “Shohrat” Order as one of the greatest sources of pride and joy in his life. He expressed his deep gratitude to the head of state for the high honor bestowed upon him.
Aziz Sancar emphasized that his love for Azerbaijan has always been based on sincere feelings and has never been motivated by any expectation of reciprocity. He said Azerbaijan has always held a special place in his heart as a homeland as dear to him as Türkiye. The scientist noted that he would wear the “Shohrat” Order with great pride not only as recognition of his scientific achievements, but also as a symbol of the brotherhood based on the idea of “One nation, two states.”
It should be recalled that, by an order signed by President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on September 7, 2026, Aziz Sancar was awarded the “Shohrat” Order for his special services in strengthening Azerbaijan’s international scientific and humanitarian cooperation.
Aziz Sancar, who has made significant contributions to global science, is a distinguished scientist whose work has contributed to the strength of Azerbaijan-Türkiye brotherhood and the strengthening of solidarity between the diasporas of the two countries.