BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 12. Heydar Aliyev emerged as a prominent statesman in the early years of Azerbaijan’s independence, playing a pivotal role in securing the country’s economic and political stability, Turkish Ambassador to Azerbaijan Birol Akgun told the media during a visit to the tomb of the National Leader Heydar Aliyev in the Alley of Honor, TurkicWorld reports.
"His far-sighted policy strengthened Azerbaijan's statehood and created a solid foundation for the well-being of the people. At the same time, the restoration and development of fraternal relations between Türkiye and Azerbaijan based on the principle of 'one nation, two states' is connected precisely with the name of Heydar Aliyev," the ambassador added.
Azerbaijan is commemorating the 22nd anniversary of the death of Heydar Aliyev, the National Leader of the Azerbaijani people.
