POLITICS
Moments of life given to the people: February 2002
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Baku, September 8, AZERTAC
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Heydar Aliyev, the founder of the independent state of Azerbaijan, outstanding political and public figure, AZERTAC highlights the chronology of the thorny and glorious path traveled by the Great Leader of the Azerbaijani people, his unique political and public activities, and his life dedicated to the people.
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1 February. President Heydar Aliyev delivered a speech at the “Stability in the Central Asia” session of the World Economic Forum.
2 February. He met with Polish President Aleksander Kwaśniewski, President of the Swiss Confederation Kaspar Villiger, and former U.S. President Bill Clinton in New York.
4-14 February. He underwent medical examinations at US’ Cleveland Clinic and received treatment based on doctors’ recommendation.
21 February. He congratulated Azerbaijani people on the occasion of the holy Eid al-Adha. He addressed the nation on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Khojaly genocide.
25 February. He left for London after the successful completion of treatment in the city of Cleveland.
28 February. He returned to Azerbaijan.
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On 29 September, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev signed an Order to declare 2023 as a “Year of Heydar Aliyev” in the country. 10 May 2023 marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of Heydar Aliyev, the national leader of the Azerbaijani people, the founder of the independent state of Azerbaijan, and an outstanding politician and statesman.