Baku: Representatives of the New Azerbaijan Party have paid tribute to Heydar Aliyev, the founder of modern independent Azerbaijan and the National Leader, at the Alley of Honors. They laid wreaths and bouquets of flowers at his tomb to mark the 22nd anniversary of his death.
According to Trend News Agency, December 12th is observed annually as Memorial Day for Heydar Aliyev, commemorating his death in 2003. This day holds significant importance for Azerbaijanis as they remember his crucial contributions to the nation’s statehood, stability, and development. Citizens participate in ceremonies, tributes, and flower-laying at his memorial in Baku’s Alley of Honors.
The New Azerbaijan Party (YAP), founded by Heydar Aliyev in 1992, is the ruling center-right political party in Azerbaijan. It champions state independence, democracy, Azerbaijanism, and social justice. Currently led by President Ilham Aliyev, YAP holds a majority in parliament and plays a key role in shaping the political landscape. The party’s core ideologies include independent statehood, rule of law, national unity, secularism, civil solidarity, and social justice.