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BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 12. The concept of modern national statehood was formed and implemented under the leadership of the National Leader Heydar Aliyev, the Parliament Speaker Sahiba Gafarova said at the plenary meeting today, Trend reports.
"The life path of National Leader Heydar Aliyev, one of the greatest figures in our national history, has become a benchmark of love and loyalty to his native land and people," she noted.
The speaker recalled that during the first leadership of Azerbaijan in 1969-1982, thanks to the brilliant management skills, strategic thinking and foresight of the Great Leader Heydar Aliyev, our country has passed a great path of development. A rich economic potential has been created that will allow Azerbaijan to live as an independent state in the future. These years have also entered our history as a period of cultural renaissance.
Gafarova noted that after restoring state independence on October 18, 1991, Azerbaijan faced complex problems.
"Gross errors in state administration, a deep crisis that engulfed all spheres of life, the occupation of our lands by the Armenian Armed Forces, the violation of national solidarity, the strengthening of separatist tendencies, and the threat of civil war seriously jeopardized the existence of an independent state.
Precisely in such conditions the return of National Leader Heydar Aliyev to supreme state power on June 15, 1993, his election as Chairman of the Supreme Soviet and, four months later, President by the unanimous will of the people, made it possible to prevent destructive processes and events and stabilize the situation in the country.
"In the most complex and fateful period of our history, it was thanks to the political wisdom, determination and dedication of the Great Leader Heydar Aliyev that it was possible to preserve our state independence," she highlighted.
The speaker underscored that the constitution of independent Azerbaijani state has been prepared and adopted, strategic directions of domestic and foreign policy that meet the interests of the people have been determined. A long-term and sustainable development model for the country has been created. Azerbaijan has become an influential member of the international community.
Gafarova added that the magnificent work begun by the National Leader Heydar Aliyev is being worthily continued by President Ilham Aliyev.
“The last 23 years have entered the history of Azerbaijan’s statehood as a period of dynamic and comprehensive development. Great and proud successes have been achieved in all spheres of the country’s life. Azerbaijan’s rich economic, political, and military potential has been created. This has made it possible to solve the most important problem related to the destiny of our people and state.
The military skill of the victorious Supreme Commander-in-Chief, President Ilham Aliyev, and the fighting determination and courage of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces ensured historic victories in the 44-day Second Karabakh War and the anti-terrorist measures. The 30-year occupation of Azerbaijani lands has been ended, the territorial integrity and sovereignty of our state, and historical justice have been restored. The historic mission initiated by the National Leader Heydar Aliyev has been completed with honor,” she concluded.
