Federal President of the Republic of Austria Heinz Fischer and his wife Margit Fischer visited the Heydar Aliyev Foundation

Federal President of the Republic of Austria Heinz Fischer, who is paying an official visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan, and his wife Margit Fischer have visited the Heydar Aliyev Foundation.

The Austrian President and his wife were greeted by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and his wife Mehriban Aliyeva.

The distinguished guest was informed of the objectives and activities of the Foundation which has been established in memory of the nationwide leader of the Azerbaijani people. It was indicated that the Foundation was established to study and promote the rich heritage of the nationwide leader by implementing various socioeconomic and humanitarian projects, facilitating the progress of Azerbaijan, developing its culture and studying its history.

The Austrian President reviewed the photos from the great leader’s archive which document different periods of his activities, as well as various exhibits.

During familiarization with the Foundation, Federal President of the Republic of Austria Heinz Fischer was informed that the period of the great leader’s presidency was one of the most glorious pages in the history of Azerbaijan. The socioeconomic development, which is viewed by the international community as a major achievement of our country, as well as the achievements still being made, are products of the nationwide leader’s activities.

The distinguished guest examined numerous documents covering most different aspects of the phenomenal personality’s life and creating a broad impression about a whole period in the history of Azerbaijan. The guest also reviewed the presents made to the great leader by renowned politicians of the world, statements by influential scientists, culture figures and artists about the founder of the independent Azerbaijani state. The President of Austria also reviewed the photos taken during Heydar Aliyev’s meetings with leaders of foreign countries.

After familiarization with the Foundation, President Heinz Fischer left a note in the Book of Distinguished Guests.
The Austrian President was presented with a gift from the Foundation.

Familiarization with the Heydar Aliyev Foundation produced an indelible impression on the distinguished guest.

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An official reception in honor of Federal President of the Republic of Austria Heinz Fischer and his wife Margit Fischer was hosted on behalf of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and his wife Mehriban Aliyeva.