Paris: An event commemorating the 22nd anniversary of the passing of National Leader Heydar Aliyev was held at the Cultural Center of the Azerbaijani Embassy in Paris. The memorial event began with a minute of silence to honor the memory of the National Leader, followed by the screening of a video highlighting his life and political activities.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the commemorative event featured several distinguished speakers, including Azerbaijani Ambassador to France Leyla Abdullayeva, Permanent Representative of Azerbaijan to UNESCO Elman Abdullayev, and Military Attach© Colonel Javid Abdullayev. Also in attendance were Executive Director of French-Azerbaijani University (UFAZ), Vice-Rector of the Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University, and member of the Management Board of the New Azerbaijan Party Vazeh Asgarov.
The speakers underscored Heydar Aliyev’s pivotal role in shaping modern Azerbaijan, highlighting his significant political contributions during his leadership. They noted that Azerbaijan’s current economic and political strength, along with its influential international standing, are results of the National Leader’s policies. Additionally, it was emphasized that President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, the worthy successor of Heydar Aliyev, is successfully advancing the political course established by the late leader.