President of Croatia and his wife visited the Heydar Aliyev Foundation
12 March 2012, 20:20
President of the Republic of Croatia Ivo Josipović, who is paying an official visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan, and his wife Tatjana Josipović have visited the Heydar Aliyev Foundation.
The Croatian President and his wife were greeted by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and his wife Mehriban Aliyeva.
The distinguished guests were 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.
President Ivo Josipović and his wife 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, President of the Republic of Croatia Ivo Josipović 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 guests 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 Croatia also reviewed the photos taken during Heydar Aliyev’s meetings with leaders of foreign countries.
President of the Republic of Croatia Ivo Josipović and his wife Tatjana Josipović left a note in the Book of Distinguished Guests.
The Croatian President was presented with a gift from the Foundation.
In conclusion, the President of Croatia and his wife watched a film about the activities of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation.
Familiarization with the Heydar Aliyev Foundation produced an indelible impression on the President of Croatia and his wife.