Presidents Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan, Abdullah Gul of Turkey, Nursultan Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan and Kurmanbek Bakiyev of Kyrgyzstan visited Friday in Nakhchivan the monument to national leader Heydar Aliyev, Azertaj State News Agency reported.
Wreathes were laid at the monument to the national leader on behalf of the Heads of State.
Then they visited the Heydar Aliyev Museum-Complex.
The visitors became familiar with photos and books on life and activities of the nationwide leader of the Azerbaijani people Heydar Aliyev.
Turkish, Kazakh and Kyrgyz presidents signed the Museum`s guest book.
Then the Presidents have familiarized themselves the "Ajami" gardens. First, the Heads of State visited a bust of Heydar Aliyev.
Then they viewed exhibits of a museum located in the park. They were informed that the museum was established in 2002. The exhibits show that Nakhchivan has an old history.
Then the Presidents visited Momine Khatun Mausoleum. They were told that the Mausoleum built by prominent architect Ajami Nakhchivani was one of Azerbaijan`s old monuments.
Mausoleum was constructed in 1186 in honor of Momine Khatun who was wife of Muhammad Jahan Pahlavan.
The Presidents were also informed of the state care for restoration and protection of the Mausoleum.
The Heads of State posed for photographs in front of the Mausoleum.
A concert program in honor of participants of the 9th summit of Turkic speaking countries was held on Friday in Nakhchivan.
Presidents Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan, Abdullah Gul of Turkey, Nursultan Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan and Kurmanbek Bakiyev of Kyrgyzstan watched the concert.