Scientific-theoretical conference on Heydar Aliyev's 88th anniversary conducted in Baku

The Human Rights Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan (NASA) on Thursday hosted a scientific-theoretical conference titled "The role of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic and Heydar Aliyev's personality in the history of the statehood of Azerbaijan" in connection with the 93rd anniversary of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic and the 88th anniversary of Azerbaijan's National Leader Heydar Aliyev.

Making key remarks to the event, the Director of the Institute, MP Ayten Mustafayeva spoke of the activities of the first Democratic Republic in the Muslim East - Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, as well as the significant role of Heydar Aliyev in the history of the Azerbaijani people.

She said despite wars and tensions in international relations, during that period, significant successes have been achieved, laying the foundation for the future of the Azerbaijani State.

Mustafayeva said despite that the national government, which existed in 1918-1920 in Azerbaijan, was overthrown by the XI Red Army of Soviet Russia, Azerbaijan was able to re-gain its independence in October 1991.

Mustafayeva also spoke of National Leader Heydar Aliyev's merits in strengthening and developing the state independence of Azerbaijan. She told the participants about the reports and statements by Heydar Aliyev on the activities and significance of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic.

Later, Deputy Minister of Education, Professor Irada Huseynova delivered a report titled "Heydar Aliyev and the Azerbaijani statehood".

In his report on "The first Democratic Republic in the Muslim East," a member of the Expert Council of the Human Rights Institute, Professor Anar Iskenderov spoke about the success of ADR.

Also a report titled "Heydar Aliyev about Azerbaijan Democratic Republic" was made by the head of national security and Armenian research department of the Human Rights Institute Rajab Rahimli.

Then the experts conducted discussions on the theme of the conference.

A film was displayed about Heydar Aliyev's role in the establishment of the modern State of Azerbaijan.


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