Azerbaijani president inaugurates new Central Bank administrative building PHOTO

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev attended the opening ceremony of the Central Bank’s new administrative building in Baku on June 3.

Central Bank Chairman Taleh Kazimov briefed the head of state on the facilities created in the building, Caliber.Az reports via state media. 

The new building is located on Heydar Aliyev Avenue in the capital. Built in accordance with modern urban planning principles, it features high functionality and advanced technological specifications.

During the visit, President Ilham Aliyev viewed an exhibition showcasing the conceptual approach, design features, and technological development of national banknotes through modern presentation methods. It was noted that the exhibition reflects the history, development stages, as well as the design and security elements of national banknotes.

The building has 35 floors and includes a total of 1,300 workstations, as well as conference and press halls, and various training and meeting rooms.

Special attention was paid during the design process to accessibility and inclusivity principles, ensuring infrastructure that allows individuals with physical disabilities to enter and move around the building comfortably and safely.

The facility includes 25 rooms for official meetings and gatherings, all equipped with the necessary equipment.

The building, which meets high standards of quality, safety, and sustainable development, is also equipped with modern technology and information systems.

A recreation area has been created for the effective organization of employees’ leisure time, and a 340-seat cafeteria will also be made available to them.

The 240-seat conference hall, where various events and presentations will be held, is fully equipped.

A multimedia facade system enables various lighting scenarios and projections, ensuring the building’s visual recognition at night. The lighting for the area and the building, including the facade, is equipped with motion-sensor LED technology, allowing for energy savings during daylight hours.