People's Poet of Azerbaijan

People’s Poet of Azerbaijan (Azerbaijani: Xalq şairi) is the honorary title granted to the prominent poets of Azerbaijan for their contribution to the development of Azerbaijani literature.

The honorary title "People's Poet of Azerbaijan" was established by Decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated May 22, 1998, along with some other titles.

[1][2] The President of Azerbaijan confers the honorary title on his initiative, as well as on the proposal of the National Assembly and the Cabinet of Ministers.

According to the decree, the honorary title of "People's Poet of Azerbaijan" cannot be awarded to the same person repeatedly.

Persons awarded the honorary title "People's Poet of Azerbaijan" also receive a certificate and a badge of the honorary title of the Republic of Azerbaijan.