OFFICIAL NEWS
PRESIDENT ILHAM ALIYEV SENDS GREETINGS TO PROSECUTORS
On the occasion of the 90th anniversary of founding of the Azerbaijan Prosecutor’s Office, President Ilham Aliyev today has sent a message of greetings to employees of local prosecution agencies.
The President noted in the message that prosecution system in Azerbaijan is now experiencing a period of revival and renewal, and that these processes will be further supported by the government.
“Performing their duties for defending interests of our state and society, fighting crime and ensuring the rule of law, the prosecutors show firm determination and high professionalism,” he said.
The President defined most important challenges facing prosecutors today saying “our major objectives are modernization of the prosecution system and bringing up a new generation of prosecutors with a strong commitment to the statehood, respect for supremacy of law, high moral qualities, broad world view and expertise.”
The Executive Order fixing October 1 as a date to mark professional holiday of prosecutors was signed by national leader of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev in 1998. The decision was based on the resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic of October 1, 1918 to set up a prosecutor’s office in Azerbaijan.