A person is judged by his actions. Heydar Aliyev was a National Leader who played an important role in shaping modern Azerbaijan, Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia Shalva Papuashvili said at the special session of the Milli Majlis on the occasion of the 100th birth anniversary of Great Leader Heydar Aliyev held on May 16, Report informs.
According to him, after the early difficult years of Azerbaijan's independence, the Great Leader raised and strengthened the national spirit of the people, ensured national awakening, and laid a solid foundation for national statehood: “Through a series of effective policies, he reshaped Azerbaijan and turned it into a strong, stable and prosperous state. As a result, Heydar Aliyev managed to win people's hearts, which is the most important thing in the world. The Great Leader was a staunch supporter of peace and stability in the Caucasus region. His important role in strengthening relations between Georgia and Azerbaijan turned the historical friendship between the two countries into a strong strategic partnership, which our government especially cherishes. He also managed to maintain his reputation as a visionary leader internationally.”