Lachin: An international conference on the topic “National Leader Heydar Aliyev is the author of the Constitution of independent Azerbaijan” was held in Lachin by the Prosecutor General’s Office, APA’s Karabakh bureau reports. The event saw participation from notable figures including Prosecutor General Kamran Aliyev, Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Lachin region Masim Mammadov, Executive Secretary of the Coordination Council of Prosecutors General of the CIS member states Yuri Nikolayevich Zhdanov and his deputy Abdurakhmon Khotambekov, and other international representatives.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Prosecutor General Kamran Aliyev highlighted the importance of this international event from both legal and moral perspectives. He noted that a decree by President Ilham Aliyev declared 2025 as the “Year of Constitution and Sovereignty” in Azerbaijan, underscoring the significance of the country’s legal history and the establishment of a legal state. The Constitution of Azerbaijan, adopted in 1995, is recognized as the first Constitution of independent Azerbaijan and plays a crucial role in the country’s legislative development.
Kamran Aliyev emphasized the legacy of National Leader Heydar Aliyev, acknowledging his dedication to the Azerbaijani people and his pivotal role in the country’s constitutional evolution. He remarked on the historical struggle for Azerbaijani sovereignty, culminating in the significant military victories in 2020 and the subsequent restoration of national sovereignty in 2023.
The conference also included a ceremony where several employees serving in liberated territories were awarded for their exemplary services. This gesture further highlighted the ongoing commitment to acknowledging contributions towards the nation’s sovereignty and legal framework.
The event is part of a series of initiatives linked to the “Year of Constitution and Sovereignty,” reflecting Azerbaijan’s respect for its constitutional history and the strides made in developing a robust legal state.