BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 31. December 31 is
celebrated because the Worldwide Solidarity Day of Azerbaijanis.
The concept to ascertain at the present time was first proposed on December 6,
1991, throughout a gathering of the Supreme Meeting of Azerbaijan’s
Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, chaired by Heydar Aliyev. It was at
this assembly that the choice was made to create the Worldwide
Solidarity Day of Azerbaijanis. To formalize this, the Supreme
Meeting despatched a request to the nationwide parliament, the Supreme
Council of Azerbaijan.
On December 25, the Supreme Council, in response to the request,
handed a legislation declaring December 31 because the Worldwide Solidarity
Day of Azerbaijanis.
In 1993, December 31 was formally acknowledged as World
Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day by a presidential decree.
The First Congress of World Azerbaijanis, held in Baku on
November 9-10, 2001, considerably contributed to strengthening the
nationwide id of Azerbaijanis overseas. It additionally boosted the
group and actions of Azerbaijani communities throughout the
globe, marking the start of a brand new motion within the nation’s
socio-political life and shaping a brand new path for state
coverage.
On July 5, 2002, the President of Azerbaijan issued a decree
establishing the State Committee for Work with Azerbaijanis Residing
Overseas. Later that 12 months, on December 27, the legislation “On State Coverage
Relating to Azerbaijanis Residing Overseas” was handed, additional advancing
the organizational growth of the Azerbaijani diaspora.
Regardless of his busy schedule, Heydar Aliyev at all times made time throughout
his overseas visits to satisfy with Azerbaijanis, hearken to their
considerations, and supply his steerage.
President Ilham Aliyev continues the work of his predecessor in
this space. The 2nd Congress of World Azerbaijanis, held in Baku on
March 16, 2006, marked a major step ahead in turning the
Azerbaijani diaspora into a robust foyer. It performed an important
function in elevating world consciousness of Azerbaijan’s realities.
The First Discussion board of Leaders of Azerbaijani and Turkish Diaspora
Organizations, held in Baku on March 9, 2007, was a historic occasion,
underscoring President Ilham Aliyev’s dedication to strengthening
unity amongst Turkic-speaking peoples.
Immediately, the consolidation of the Azerbaijani diaspora continues
at a good quicker tempo. A gathering of the Coordination Council held
on the First Congress of World Azerbaijanis on December 18, 2008,
in Baku, and the adoption of the “World Azerbaijanis Constitution” at
this assembly additional strengthened unity, strengthened ties with the
homeland, and reaffirmed that impartial Azerbaijan is a central
level of attraction for Azerbaijanis all over the world.
