(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 10. Azerbaijan, standingon a solid foundation laid thanks to the efforts of National LeaderHeydar Aliyev, is now experiencing the most glorious period of itshistory, Political scientist Azer Garayev told Trend .
He noted that the name of National Leader Heydar Aliyev isinextricably linked to a significant period in modern Azerbaijan'shistory.
"The rich heritage of National Leader Heydar Aliyev and hisactivity on the way of development and progress of the independentstate of Azerbaijan necessitate an even deeper study and propagandaof his life and activity. The National Leader devoted his wholelife to Azerbaijan's development and fully fulfilled his savingmission. His unprecedented services to the motherland and itspeople are always remembered with a sense of gratitude, and thememory of the great leader is honored with great respect. Stepstaken by the national leader while leading the country from 1969through 1982, measures implemented by him, and the essence of ideasdirected to the future of Azerbaijan are realized and understoodeven better with time. These decisive steps of the great leaderwere once opposed by the forces that destroyed not only thespiritual values but also the historical personalities ofAzerbaijan. As Chairman of the State Security Committee ofAzerbaijan, the National Leader continued his policy ofnationalization. During his activity in the state security bodies,he saved many intellectuals and public figures from arrests,persecution, and pressure for national ideas. While leading therepublic and working in Moscow, the national leader paid closeattention to the formation of the economic, scientific, technical,and military potential of the future independent Azerbaijan. Hismanagerial skills and experience allowed him to professionally copewith numerous complex tasks. The development and revival ofAzerbaijan as a country began under the leadership of HeydarAliyev," he said.
Garayev noted that after returning to the leadership of thecountry in 1993, National Leader Heydar Aliyev defined a newstrategy for independent Azerbaijan and started a new foreignpolicy course.
"New state building in the country, gradual and successfulsolutions to socio-economic and political problems, normalizationof our country's position in the international arena, and theestablishment of mutually beneficial relations with the countriesof the world activated the process of Azerbaijan's integration intothe world community. Azerbaijan's occupation of a worthy place inthe international arena, and establishment of interaction with theleading states of the world were of great importance. Establishmentand development of these relations was one of the main directionsof activity of national leader Heydar Aliyev," he said.
As the political scientist noted, National Leader Heydar Aliyevwas an experienced politician and an extremely wise head ofstate.
"At the end of the 20th century, the Azerbaijani peopleexperienced the most complicated period in their history. We allwitnessed this tense and difficult period; our people went throughgreat trials. Undoubtedly, it was National Leader Heydar Aliyev whobecame the mainstay of our people on this path. His leadership workand the large-scale projects he initiated continue to thrive today on the solid foundation of the great leader's efforts andideas, Mighty Azerbaijan is currently experiencing the mostglorious period of its history. President of the Republic ofAzerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, who successfully developed the politicalcourse of the National Leader Heydar Aliyev, has created the basisfor the further prosperous and safe existence of our country inthis complicated world. Having won a historic victory, Azerbaijanhas fully restored its territorial sovereignty. Our country is oneof the most authoritative countries in the world today," Garayevstated.
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