President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, while addressing the 8th Congress of the New Azerbaijan Party (YAP), said that Azerbaijan today is a country that commands great respect internationally, APA reports.
The head of state emphasized that many well-known experts and analysts already classify Azerbaijan as a middle power.
“There are many parameters for this. We have fully ensured our economic independence, and today we are a highly valued member of the international community. Our destiny is in our own hands,” President Ilham Aliyev said.