On May 12, the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Romania organized a conference at the Romanian Senate titled "The Role of National Leader of the Azerbaijani People Heydar Aliyev in Relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and Romania," marking the 103rd anniversary of his birth. Operative Information Center-OMM reports that the conference was attended by members of the Romanian Chamber of Deputies and Senate, heads of parliamentary factions, government representatives, members of the European Parliament, and heads of foreign diplomatic missions accredited in Romania.
During the event, Azerbaijan's Ambassador Gudsi Osmanov spoke extensively about the life and activities of the National Leader, emphasizing that his wisdom and statecraft laid the foundation for the country's successful domestic and foreign policy. The Ambassador noted that this political line is being successfully continued in all spheres by President Ilham Aliyev. Mircea Abrudean, President of the Romanian Senate, praised Heydar Aliyev as a world-renowned political figure who dedicated his life to the strengthening of Azerbaijan. He recalled his meeting with President Ilham Aliyev during his visit to Azerbaijan last year, noting that the peace established in the South Caucasus through the efforts of the Azerbaijani leadership is of great importance for Europe and Romania.
Ziyafat Asgarov, Deputy Speaker of the Milli Majlis (National Assembly), touched upon the history of bilateral relations and joint projects in energy and logistics, expressing gratitude to the Romanian state for honoring the National Leader's memory with a monument in Bucharest. Other speakers, including Marian Neacsu and Azay Guliyev, highlighted the strategic necessity of the Baku-Bucharest partnership. Heydar Aliyev, the architect of modern Azerbaijan, served as President from 1993 to 2003, a period during which he secured the country's independence and initiated major international energy projects. His legacy continues to serve as the foundation for Azerbaijan's integration into the global community and its strategic cooperation with European partners.
