OFFICIAL NEWS
MEMORY OF NATIONAL LEADER OF AZERBAIJAN HEYDAR ALIYEV COMMEMORATED
PRESIDENT OF AZERBAIJAN ILHAM ALIYEV ATTENDED THE CEREMONY
A commemoration ceremony dedicated to memory of the national leader of Azerbaijani people Heydar Aliyev was held at the “Respublika” Palace on 16 January. A literary composition based on the poem of contemporary poet Zalimkhan Yagub “Legend of the Great Life” was demonstrated. The poem glorifies contributions of the outstanding statesman and great politician of the present time President Heydar Aliyev.
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended the ceremony.
In his opening remakes, the author welcomed the head of state and spoke of the personality of Heydar Aliyev that inspired him to write such a legendary verses, where he expressed his glory for his genius talent and at the same time his deep sorrow on passing of the father of nation.
The poet recited some couplets of the poem, after which the actors perform the “Legend” that were cheered by audience.