Heydar Aliyev’s statesmanship, ability to govern the state in the most complex situations in history, capacity to unite society, and skill to defend the interests of his people in the most difficult conditions have earned deep respect not only in Azerbaijan but also far beyond its borders from millions of people. All the important achievements of the Azerbaijani people over the past 30 years are associated with his name and multifaceted activities. The older generation well remembers the saying of the 70s and 80s – “Azerbaijan is moving forward with huge steps.” Indeed, at that time, the Republic of Azerbaijan was moving forward with firm steps under the leadership of its determined leader, Heydar Aliyev.

It gives us delight and joy to observe young sovereign Republic of Azerbaijan achieve new successes in the economy, culture, state-building, and foreign policy under the leadership of Heydar Aliyev. Your effective political and state activity is an example of faithful service to your people and a valuable source of experience that can benefit other nations.