Heydar Aliyev is indeed a historical, even legendary figure. He was a prominent figure during the Soviet times, around today’s CIS space, and during the much complicated modern times. Heydar Aliyev has always been at the service of his people.

Heydar Aliyev was able to demonstrate readiness for the most pressing challenges of our time, which many of his peers and even younger politicians could not do. Thanks to Heydar Aliyev’s rich political experience and breadth of humanitarian outlook, stability, tolerance, culture and enlightenment reign in Azerbaijan. All these are the main factors that will ensure the modern development and progress of the Azerbaijani state.

All these truths unfold in the presence of the global market economy conditions. Despite facing significant challenges and problems during the period of independence, Azerbaijan has rightfully established itself as a worthy and democratic player both in the region and the world.

Heydar Alirza oghlu is one of the greatest leaders of the 20th century. He is one of the founding figures of modern democratic Azerbaijan’s current history.