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Eligibility Azerbaijani government's citizens and non-citizens, foreign civilians Awarded for special contribution to development of friendly, economical and cultural relations between Azerbaijan and a foreign state, strengthening of international friendship, building of constructive relations among civilizations and carrying on a dialog among cultures, establishment of peace and stability among countries, regions and in the whole world. Established 16 February 2007, by the Decree No. 248-IIIQ Next (higher) Heydar Aliyev Order, Istiglal Order, Shah Ismail Order, Azerbaijani Flag Order, Shohrat Order, Sheref Order | ||
“Dostlug” Order (Azerbaijani: «Dostluq» Ordeni) – translated as the Order of Friendship, is the order of Azerbaijan Republic. The order is ratified by Ilham Aliyev-the President of Azerbaijan Republic on 16 February 2007 by the Decree No. 248-IIIQ.
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Status
The “Dostlug” Order of Azerbaijan Republic is given to the citizens of Republic of Azerbaijan, foreign nationals and non-citizens for the following services:
The order is pinned to the left side of the chest. If there are any other orders and medals of Azerbaijan Republic is followed by them, and follows Heydar Aliyev Order, Istiglal Order, Shah Ismail Order, Azerbaijani Flag Order, Shohrat Order, Sheref Order up to the “For service to the Fatherland” Order.
Elements
The order is made of gold and represents an eight-pointed star with sharp ends. A golden relief with the image of bird’s wings is mounted to the plate. A picture of the Earth made of lustrous platinum is depicted between the wings of the bird made of dark-yellow colored gold. The order is decorated with ribbon in the colors of the National Flag of Azerbaijan. The rear side of the order is polished and has an engraved order number in the center. The order set includes: