Azerbaijan, Baku, March 12 / Trend E. Mehdiyev /
Azerbaijan's future depends on the education of youth, its receptivity to innovations, patriotism and loyalty to the national-spiritual values. Therefore, the creation of favorable conditions for comprehensive development of young people, resolving their social problems and taking a worthy place in the society are one of the priorities of public policy, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said in his welcoming speech to the participants of the founding congress of the World Association of Azerbaijani Youth in Baku.
Azerbaijani Presidential Administration Social and Political Department Chief Ali Hasanov read out the greeting.
The President's message stressed that Azerbaijan has recently adopted important laws and special state programs that are being successfully implemented now.
"After passing a 20-year way as an independent country, in a short period the Azerbaijani Republic strengthened national statehood, increased economic power and political influence, became a worthy member of the international community," the greeting said.
"Distinguishing by new ideas and a desire to create, Azerbaijani youth has contributed to all the achievements, has played an active role in the development of Azerbaijan's social-political and social-cultural life."
The message also stressed that young people's growing interest in education, science and modern information and communication technologies, patriotism and social activity give reason to even more hope for the future.
"It is a gratifying fact that each representative of the Azerbaijani youth, regardless of place of residence and social status, is proud of his homeland, spares no effort in the name of national interests," the message said. "I think that the Azerbaijani youth, World Association of Azerbaijani Youth will create an opportunity to improve the organization of the young generation, to inform the world community about Azerbaijan's realities, to strengthen the Diaspora and to coordinate young people's activity in the promotion of cultural heritage. I believe that the day when this solemn event will take place will be inscribed in the history of the Azerbaijani youth movement as a significant event. Once again I congratulate you and wish success in the Congress's activity."