On May 26, a scientific-practical seminar was held dedicated to May 28-Independence Day "Azerbaijan"s state independence, national freedom are eternal" at the Heydar Aliyev Center of Sumgayit State University. Opening the seminar with an introductory speech, the acting rector of the university, corresponding member of ANAS, professor Aminagha Sadigov congratulated the participants on the upcoming Independence Day. He noted that May 28 is not only the day of the declaration of political independence, but also a symbol of the spirit of freedom and statehood traditions of the Azerbaijani people. In his speech, the professor spoke about the important state-building measures implemented by the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic in a short period of time, especially the steps taken in the field of education. He noted that during the Republic, fundamental initiatives were implemented in the field of organizing higher education and training national personnel. Aminagha Sadigov also emphasized that the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic operated for only 23 months, and this short period demonstrated the will of our people to build a state and their determination to live independently. This legacy was strengthened by the far-sighted policy of the outstanding statesman Heydar Aliyev, who returned to power in 1993 at the insistent demand of the people. Currently, under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev, Azerbaijan is further increasing its influence in the international community as a strong, victorious and sovereign state.

 

The seminar continued with reports on the program. Head of the Department of History of Azerbaijan and the Peoples of Eastern Europe, Professor Shirkhan Salimov spoke on the topic “The Azerbaijan Democratic Republic - the first democratic republic of the East”, Professor of the Department of Business Administration Shafa Aliyev spoke on the topic “Development model of independent Azerbaijan and sustainable future strategies”, Associate Professor of the Department of Pedagogy and Psychology Sever Mirzayeva spoke on the topic “Great Leader Heydar Aliyev: An example of strategic leadership in the building of an independent state”, and Rahil Jafarov, a third-year student of the Faculty of History and Geography, spoke on the topic “Successful continuation of Heydar Aliyev"s political course: Ilham Aliyev and sovereign Azerbaijan”.

Then a video clip was shown dedicated to Independence Day.