Initiated by the Azerbaijan State News Agency (AZERTAC), a photo exhibition commemorating the 100th anniversary of National Leader Heydar Aliyev has been organized in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The event, hosted at the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Bosnia and Herzegovina, brought together Azerbaijanis living, working and studying in this country, along with embassy employees.

The event participants laid a wreath at Heydar Aliyev`s bust and observed a minute of silence in tribute to the memory of the Great Leader.

Addressing the gathering, Azerbaijani Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina Vilayat Guliyev highlighted the exceptional role of National Leader Heydar Aliyev as the architect and founder of modern and independent Azerbaijan in the country`s statehood history. He noted that 2023, declared as the "Year of Heydar Aliyev", marks the 100th anniversary of the genius in Azerbaijan. The diplomat recalled the series of articles highlighting the Great Leader in the press of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the unveiling of a bust of Heydar Aliyev at the embassy, and the publication of a book about Heydar Aliyev in Bosnian.

Vilayat Guliyev underlined that on the initiative of AZERTAC, exhibitions were organized in different countries to celebrate the National Leader centenary. The diplomat commended AZERTAC`s role in enhancing Azerbaijan`s global recognition through multilingual news dissemination.

The ambassador described the exhibition as another manifestation of the information environment created by AZERTAC. He pointed out that the displayed photos reflect various periods of the National Leader's life, showcasing his leadership during Azerbaijan's early years and as the President of an independent Azerbaijan, as well as during his international visits.

The exhibition offers a visual journey through the life of the National Leader, featuring photos from AZERTAC's extensive chronicle, capturing key moments and illustrating the significant contributions made by Heydar Aliyev to the progress and prosperity of Azerbaijan.

Nihad Budagov