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A solemn ceremony held on the occasion of the 88th anniversary of the birthday of Heydar Aliyev and the 7th anniversary of the start of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation

10 May 2011 20:20 (UTC +04:00)

The event, attended by representatives of state and government, influential guests from foreign countries, began with a demonstration of courtesy, reflecting different points in a glorious way of life of Heydar Aliyev.

Speaking at the ceremony, Azerbaijanâ€™s First Lady, President of Heydar Aliyev Foundation, Goodwill Ambassador of UNESCO and ISESCO, MP Mehriban Aliyeva noted that over 20 years of existence of independent Azerbaijan has gained great achievements.

Stressing that Azerbaijan is a strong state, Mehriban Aliyeva said: "On every page of our modern history we can see the indelible traces of genius Heydar Aliyev. Recalling the difficult situation in the first years of our independence, President of Heydar Aliyev Foundation noted that Azerbaijanâ€™s National Leader freed from the big disasters and, relying on the people, began to write a glorious page of our new, modern historyâ€.

Stressing that the career of genius personality Heydar Aliyev became the symbol of service to the people and homeland, Aliyeva recalled the 7th year of Fund, named after the great leader. First Lady of Azerbaijan, said that the Fund has implemented a number of large-scale projects and in the past year. Mehriban Aliyeva underlined that the biggest success of the Fund for the past 7 years has been winning the confidence and respect of the Azerbaijani people.

Then showed a film about the activities of national leader Heydar Aliyev.
President Ilham Aliyev made a speech at the ceremony.
Expressing the deep respect and reverence for the people of Azerbaijan to the immortal memory of great leader Heydar Aliyev, the President noted that the national leader always faithfully served his own people and homeland. Due to his merits Azerbaijan reached the most advanced places in the Soviet Union from a development perspective, in many spheres of life of our country has developed rapidly, and thus 70 years of the last century, have remained in our history as a period of progress. Entering the top leadership of the Soviet Union, he also has made important steps towards the development of Azerbaijan. But after his removal from office, our country was faced with various problems have intensified the separatist tendencies in the Nagorno-Karabakh. "However, the merits of Heydar Aliyev to Azerbaijan lived in the heart of the people" - said President Ilham Aliyev, saying that great leaders have always lived with dignity, with honor, overcame all the trials.

Noting that the return of the national leader for political power in Azerbaijan has been a demand of the people, the Head of State said that if it were not for the determination, courage and political authority of the Heydar Aliyev at the time, our independence would be lost.

Noting that the years 1993-2003 were in Azerbaijanâ€™s history as a period of stability and development, Ilham Aliyev said that the foundations of our statehood and independence were laid down precisely in 1993 and since that time Azerbaijan is only by way of development.
Stressing that independence is our greatest asset, the President said that develops and strengthens Azerbaijan today - itâ€™s the most beautiful testimony of our respect for the memory of Heydar Aliyev. "We will go that route. The policy of Heydar Aliyev will live in Azerbaijan. We will not deviate from this path will always be faithful to the policy of Heydar Aliyev ", - Azerbaijani President said.

This was followed by awarding of Heydar Aliyev.
The decision of the Commission of Heydar Aliyev and the Order of President Ilham Aliyev on May 10, 2011 for their outstanding achievements in the development of Azerbaijani literature Anar Rasul oglu Rzayev was awarded the Prize of Heydar Aliyev.
Head of State awarded the prize Anar Rzayev.
At the ceremony was shown a film about the activity of Heydar Aliyev Foundation.
Then were declared winners established by Heydar Aliyev Foundation in 2009, the international prize "Golden sycamore" in 2011.
Winner in the first nomination - for his contribution to the preservation of human values, enhance dialogue among civilizations, the development of relations of our country with UNESCO, the successful representation of Azerbaijan in an intercultural exchange was announced, former UNESCO Director General Koichiro Matsuura.

Winner in the next nomination for his fruitful work in establishing links in science, education and culture, dialogue between peoples was declared ISESCO Director General Abdulaziz bin Osman Tuveyjri.
International Award of Heydar Aliyev Foundation awarded the winners of both the First Lady of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva.

At the end of the awards ceremony held a concert in Azerbaijan State Chamber Orchestra named after Gara Garayev by Peopleâ€™s Artist of Taimur Geychaeva. With interest were received, and performances by the world famous group Ä°l-divo and soloist of the Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet, a talented tenor Samir Jafarov.