Azerbaijan commemorated architect and founder of more independent Azerbaijani state, famous political figure Heydar Aliyev. The event is timed to the 13th anniversary of death of the national leader of Azerbaijani people. It was held in Heydar Aliyev Palace in Baku.
At the beggining of the even, director of the Palace, honored worker of culture, Farhad Babayev, noted Heydar Aliyev's role in Azerbaijan's history and spoke about country's achievements in social, economic and cultural fields, as well as about successful policy of the current President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
"Heydar Aliyev has inscribed his name in the history of not only our country, but also in the world politics. He was recognized as a great politician and person worldwide. Heydar Aliyev was a leader among world's politicians and one of Azerbaijanis who were really respected in the world," he said.
In addition, Babayev noted that when national leader led the country, he always sought progress, preservation of rich culture and history, and he brought country to a new level of development.
Participants of the event paid tribute to Heydar Aliyev. Speakers pointed out his role in the development of Azerbaijani nation and the entire republic.
