Azerbaijan celebrating Independence Day

Thanks to the favorable historical condition that appeared after the collapse of the Soviet Union in late 20th century, Azerbaijan people gained its independence for the second time. It was the second prominent achievement in the political history of Azerbaijani people.

Due to the activity of the democratic powers in Russia it was impossible to suppress non-subordination to the central power and wish independence in the republic. A special meeting called under the will of the people on June 30 in 1991, the Supreme Council (parliament) of the Republic of Azerbaijan adopted a declaration on restoration of the state independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

The Supreme Council on Oct. 18 in 1991 adopted Constitutional Act 'About the State Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan'.

The referendum was held on Dec. 29. The bulletin of the referendum reflected a question: 'Do you support the Constitutional Act 'About the State Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan' adopted by the Supreme Council of the Republic of Azerbaijan?'

Azerbaijan people unanimously supported the state independence.

So, Azerbaijan is an independent and a sovereign state since Oct. 18, 1991.

/Trend News/