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On December 11, the Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University (ASOIU) held an event dedicated to the commemoration of National Leader Heydar Aliyev.

The event began with participants laying a wreath at the bust of the National Leader and paying their respects to his memory.

Following the performance of the National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan, a moment of silence was observed in honor of the founder of independent Azerbaijan, National Leader Heydar Aliyev, and the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the homeland. A film dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the National Leader was then screened.

In his speech, Acting Rector of ASOIU, Associate Professor Vazeh Askarov, welcomed the attendees and spoke about the unparalleled contributions of the great leader Heydar Aliyev to the Azerbaijani people and nation. He highlighted that the National Leader was once a student at ASOIU. Associate Professor Asgarov noted that Azerbaijan achieved independence, escaped disintegration, and overcame chaos thanks to the foresight of Heydar Aliyev. He also emphasized that the country’s independence has been preserved and strengthened under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev, the worthy successor of Heydar Aliyev, leading to the development of the modern Azerbaijani state and the liberation of its occupied territories.

Associate Professor Yashar Ahmadov from the Department of Humanitarian Disciplines discussed the political events during Heydar Aliyev's leadership and detailed the invaluable contributions of the prominent political figure to the country.

Finally, Sanan Huseynov, a student from the Faculty of Oil and Mechanics, shared that the life and legacy of the National Leader have become the focus of his research. He stated that Heydar Aliyev's extraordinary contributions, particularly in the development of youth policies, will always be held in high esteem by the Azerbaijani people.