“All freedoms in Azerbaijan are guaranteed. Azerbaijan is a democratic country. The people of Azerbaijan live freely. Representatives of all nations and all confessions live in Azerbaijan like one family. This is also an example for the world, and it is not just me saying this. This is acknowledged by many experts, politicians, statesmen, and heads of international organizations who are closely involved in this issue. This unique atmosphere strengthens our country today.” President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said as he addressed the Azerbaijani nation on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of National Leader Heydar Aliyev.

“Here in the center of the city of Shusha, where I am standing today, I want to say again that we are standing here at the cost of the blood and lives of all the peoples living in Azerbaijan. This is a great asset. But there are countries where there are conflicts and clashes on ethnic and religious grounds. There are countries where no representative of another nationality can live – take Armenia as an example. Look at Armenia – its population comprises Armenians by 99.9 percent. This number shows its fascist policy. However, there was a time when Azerbaijanis and representatives of other nationalities accounted for the majority of the population of present-day Armenia. Some European countries sympathetic to Armenia are overwhelmed by Islamophobia today. They adopt laws, commit dirty deeds against our religion, burn the Holy Quran and remain tight-lipped about that. In other words, by saying this, I want to stress again that our atmosphere is unique. This is our way of life, and, at the same time, this is our policy and our strength. It is the case today and will be the case in the future. Only in this case can we live comfortably and build our future”, the head of state added.

President Ilham Aliyev has said that following the path of the Great Leader, one can talk about development and success in any field.

President has said: “Of course, all our work is based on a commitment to our national and moral values. Today, different trends are observed worldwide, and new values are emerging in different parts of the world. We build our future on a solid national and spiritual foundation by remaining attached to traditional values. This is how the younger generation should be brought up, and this is how we are bringing up the younger generation. The young generation should be attached to national and spiritual values, it should be attached to their literature, music, and art, and we see this. This is how we educate young people. We have brought up young people capable of putting a mountain on top of a mountain, and they did exactly that. The Second Karabakh War was a celebration of the indomitable spirit of the Azerbaijani people. We have raised such a young generation that, showing both high moral and physical qualities, liberated the lands that were occupied for many years, liberated an impregnable fortress of Shusha practically with light weapons and bare hands. What was driving us forward? Dignity and spirit!”