Ilham Aliyev says stability in Azerbaijan is example for many countries

Socio-political stability is maintained and ensured in Azerbaijan, and the main reason for this is the unity of the government and the people, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said at a conference dedicated to the results of the second year of implementation of the 'State program on socio-economic development of the districts of the Azerbaijan Republic in 2014-2018'.

"Our policy protects the interests of the Azerbaijani people. For me, the interests of the Azerbaijani people and the Azerbaijani state are above all," Trend cited the President as saying.

"We need to create even better conditions for the people of Azerbaijan. Therefore, ensuring public and political stability is natural in Azerbaijan. I would like to reiterate that this reality is ensured by national solidarity, the cohesion of our people around one idea and a thought-out policy and achievements. Despite the fact that the situation is aggravated in the surrounding regions and many countries of the world, and internal conflicts occur. In such a situation, of course, the example of Azerbaijan is very important for the world," Ilham Aliyev stressed.

"Azerbaijan is confidently moving toward democracy. This is our conscious choice. This is our deliberate choice. I am fully confident that the fundamental economic reforms and economic development cannot be achieved in isolation from the democratic processes. Therefore, political and economic reforms in Azerbaijan are being carried out, and will be held simultaneously," the president of Azerbaijan noted.

The parliamentary election at the end of last year proved once again how much the country is faithful to democracy. “According to all participating observers, the parliamentary elections were transparent and fair. The election results are a very big support for the policy that we pursued in recent years. That’s how I perceive the results of this election. The people of Azerbaijan once again showed their great support for our policy," the head of state said.