BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 21. Heydar Aliyev successfully conducted large-scale transformations in all areas of Azerbaijan, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev said at the opening ceremony of the Heydar Aliyev Square in Tashkent together with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, who is on a state visit to the country, Trend reports.
"We all know Heydar Aliyev well. He went down in history as an outstanding politician and statesman of the 20th century. He devoted his entire life to native Azerbaijan. In the most difficult years for the country, he boldly assumed tremendous responsibility for its fate, laid the foundations of modern statehood and successfully implemented large-scale transformations in all spheres of life in Azerbaijan. He was truly the architect of independent Azerbaijan. His firm determination and political will, his vast experience as a leader and exceptional leadership qualities saved the young and independent state. It is deeply symbolic that every year on 15 June Azerbaijan celebrates the National Salvation Day of the Azerbaijani people. It was on this day that Heydar Aliyev returned to the leadership of the country and was elected chairman of the Supreme Council of Azerbaijan," the president said.