Mikhael Krotov

Former Chairman of the Interparliamentary Assembly of Member Nations of CIS

The achievements of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the economy, politics, solving social problems are associated with the name of the national leader of the Azerbaijani people, Heydar ALiyev. Thanks to his political will, determination and purposefulness, great love for his country and people, democracy, stability and peace have been established in Azerbaijan. Heydar Aliyev made an unparalleled contribution to the political and economic integration of the countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States, was among the first to support the idea of creating the CIS Inter-Parliamentary Assembly, actively and practically assisted its work. Members of the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly, deputies of the Commonwealth of Independent States highly appreciated his principled position, wisdom and political intuition, assistance in carrying out reforms and creating a single legal space. He will remain in our memory as a world-class statesman and political figure, a wise and experienced leader of the country, who devoted his whole life to the Motherland and his people.