Great Leader Heydar Aliyev’s 100th anniversary marked in Hague

The Embassy of Azerbaijan in the Kingdom of the Netherlands has arranged a solemn event to mark the 100th anniversary of the Great Leader, the founder of the modern independent state of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev, according to Azerbaijan in Focus, reporting AzerTac.

The event brought together representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in the Netherlands, senators, historians, researchers, as well as members of local and Azerbaijani communities.

Addressing the event, Azerbaijani Ambassador to the Netherlands Rahman Mustafayev highlighted National Leader Heydar Aliyev’s exceptional services to the Motherland and the people of Azerbaijan. He noted that Heydar Aliyev managed to rescue Azerbaijan in times of uncertainty and revive the country in a short span of time.

Mustafayev said that the strategy laid by National Leader Heydar Aliyev is successfully continued by President Ilham Aliyev. He noted that thanks to the determination of Victorious Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev and the valiant Azerbaijani Army, Azerbaijan liberated its territories in the 44-day Patriotic War, ensuring its territorial integrity.

The event participants then watched a documentary as well as viewed a photo exhibition highlighting the life and political activity of Great Leader Heydar Aliyev.