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AZERBAIJANI PEOPLE MADE WISE CHOICE IN 1993 - ILHAM ALIYEV
news.az
Sept 23 2011
Azerbaijan
A deplorable situation dominated in the country in first years of
our independence.
The statement came from Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev at a
two-day international event dedicated to 20th anniversary of country's
independence organized by the Association for Civil Society Development
in Azerbaijan in Gulustan Palace.
President Aliyev said Azerbaijan could overcome those challenges and
the Azerbaijani people made a wise choice by inviting national leader
Heydar Aliyev to the country's leadership in 1993.
Only thanks to policies pursued by the national leader, Azerbaijan
began to develop, reforms were launched and a ceasefire agreement was
signed. Contract of the Century in the field of oil industry, a major
factor for development of our country, was signed in 1994. Cooperation
with leading companies across the world and benefiting from their
experience boosted our economy. Azerbaijan has initiated a number of
economic projects so far, the President added.
Noting that Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is a major
problem facing Azerbaijan, the President said that this problem poses
a danger not only for Azerbaijan, but the whole region.
Providing detailed information about the conflict to the event
participants, President Aliyev noted that Azerbaijanis were subject
to ethnic cleansing resulting in around 1 million refugees and IDPs
in the country.
"Unfortunately, the situations still remains unchanged," the President
said recalling resolutions adopted by the UN and other international
organizations which have not been implemented to this day.
The Head of the State called on event participants to widely focus
on this issue.
The President emphasized that Azerbaijan is a tolerant state where
various nations and faiths live in conditions of peace and stability
and that the country was proud of this fact.
The Azerbaijani leader noted that successful examples of autonomy in
Europe can well be applied in case of Nagorno-Karabakh.
Talking about the current situation in Azerbaijan, the President
said the economy of the country continues to develop. Azerbaijan has
achieved high indicators in development of the Gross Domestic Product.
The unemployment problem has been settled and poverty rate has reduced
five times over the last seven years. The pensions increased 40%
this year.
Azerbaijani economy accounts for 70% of economy in South Caucasus.
Liberal economic situation, political reforms and solution of social
issues have created a favorable atmosphere in the society, President
Aliyev said adding that rule of law and freedom of speech have been
secured in the country.
Reforms are still underway. Our goal is to create a modern state,
he noted.
Talking about European Union-Azerbaijan ties, the President stressed
that the country cooperates with the European Union in many other
areas along with energy sphere.
"Our ties will strengthen even further. European Union-Azerbaijan
relations are built on mutual respect and confidence."
From: Baghdasarian
news.az
Sept 23 2011
Azerbaijan
A deplorable situation dominated in the country in first years of
our independence.
The statement came from Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev at a
two-day international event dedicated to 20th anniversary of country's
independence organized by the Association for Civil Society Development
in Azerbaijan in Gulustan Palace.
President Aliyev said Azerbaijan could overcome those challenges and
the Azerbaijani people made a wise choice by inviting national leader
Heydar Aliyev to the country's leadership in 1993.
Only thanks to policies pursued by the national leader, Azerbaijan
began to develop, reforms were launched and a ceasefire agreement was
signed. Contract of the Century in the field of oil industry, a major
factor for development of our country, was signed in 1994. Cooperation
with leading companies across the world and benefiting from their
experience boosted our economy. Azerbaijan has initiated a number of
economic projects so far, the President added.
Noting that Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is a major
problem facing Azerbaijan, the President said that this problem poses
a danger not only for Azerbaijan, but the whole region.
Providing detailed information about the conflict to the event
participants, President Aliyev noted that Azerbaijanis were subject
to ethnic cleansing resulting in around 1 million refugees and IDPs
in the country.
"Unfortunately, the situations still remains unchanged," the President
said recalling resolutions adopted by the UN and other international
organizations which have not been implemented to this day.
The Head of the State called on event participants to widely focus
on this issue.
The President emphasized that Azerbaijan is a tolerant state where
various nations and faiths live in conditions of peace and stability
and that the country was proud of this fact.
The Azerbaijani leader noted that successful examples of autonomy in
Europe can well be applied in case of Nagorno-Karabakh.
Talking about the current situation in Azerbaijan, the President
said the economy of the country continues to develop. Azerbaijan has
achieved high indicators in development of the Gross Domestic Product.
The unemployment problem has been settled and poverty rate has reduced
five times over the last seven years. The pensions increased 40%
this year.
Azerbaijani economy accounts for 70% of economy in South Caucasus.
Liberal economic situation, political reforms and solution of social
issues have created a favorable atmosphere in the society, President
Aliyev said adding that rule of law and freedom of speech have been
secured in the country.
Reforms are still underway. Our goal is to create a modern state,
he noted.
Talking about European Union-Azerbaijan ties, the President stressed
that the country cooperates with the European Union in many other
areas along with energy sphere.
"Our ties will strengthen even further. European Union-Azerbaijan
relations are built on mutual respect and confidence."
From: Baghdasarian