BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 13. On December 12,
a commemorative event dedicated to the 22nd anniversary of the
passing of the National Leader of the Azerbaijani people, Heydar
Aliyev, was held at the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in
the U.S. (Mexico), Trend reports via the Azerbaijani embassy in Mexico
(U.S.).


The event commenced with a minute of silence in memory of the
National Leader, Heydar Aliyev, followed by the laying of a wreath
at his bust.


The event highlighted the exceptional role played by the
national leader in the history of the Azerbaijani people and state,
his invaluable contribution to the formation and strengthening of
modern Azerbaijan, as well as his rich and wise state legacy.







As part of the event, a video report was screened about the
official visit of the National Leader, Heydar Aliyev, to Mexico in
1982 at the head of a delegation. It was emphasized that the
materials shown are rare archival footage belonging to the Golden
Fund of Azerbaijani Television. The importance of this visit in the
history of Azerbaijani-Mexican relations was noted.