Meeting Held at Baku Business University

On October 13, a meeting was held at the territorial organization of the New Azerbaijan Party (YAP), located at 88 H. Zardabi Avenue (Baku Business University), to discuss issues arising from the speech delivered by President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Chairman of the New Azerbaijan Party, Ilham Aliyev, at the Party’s 8th Congress.

The meeting was attended by Bakhtiyar Nabiyev, Chairman of the YAP Yasamal District Organization; Ibad Abbasov, Rector of Baku Business University; Afsun Sujayev, Member of the Board of the New Azerbaijan Party; representatives of the YAP Yasamal District Organization; members of the territorial party organization; and university students.

Before the meeting, participants visited the bust of National Leader Heydar Aliyev in the administrative building of Baku Business University, laid flowers, and paid tribute to his memory. They also visited the memorial corner dedicated to those who lost their lives during the 44-day Patriotic War.

The meeting began with a minute of silence in memory of National Leader Heydar Aliyev and those who sacrificed their lives for Azerbaijan’s independence, territorial integrity, and sovereignty. This was followed by the National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Addressing the participants, Rector of Baku Business University Ibad Abbasov welcomed the guests and emphasized the particular importance of holding such a meeting at a higher education institution. He described the 8th Congress of the New Azerbaijan Party as a significant historical event that defined the country's future development strategy. According to the Rector, President Ilham Aliyev’s comprehensive speech at the Congress serves as a clear program of action for academic staff and young students.

Ibad Abbasov noted that Baku Business University not only trains highly qualified economists and business professionals but also attaches great importance to educating young people in a spirit of patriotism and commitment to the principles of statehood. He stated that the University's academic staff and students remain committed to the policies pursued under President Ilham Aliyev’s leadership and will actively participate in promoting the Party's ideals.

Chairman of the YAP Yasamal District Organization Bakhtiyar Nabiyev delivered a detailed presentation on the content of President Ilham Aliyev’s speech at the Party’s 8th Congress, the key ideological principles outlined in it, and the objectives facing higher education institutions.

Bakhtiyar Nabiyev stated that the New Azerbaijan Party, founded by National Leader Heydar Aliyev, has played a driving role in strengthening the country’s independence, ensuring political stability, and promoting economic progress since its establishment. He noted that, under President Ilham Aliyev, who continues the governance legacy of Heydar Aliyev, Azerbaijan achieved a historic victory and fully restored its territorial integrity and sovereignty. He characterized these achievements as evidence of the Party’s long-term political course and the unity between the people and the government.

B. Nabiyev particularly emphasized that the decisions adopted at the 8th Congress marked a qualitatively new stage in the activities of party structures, especially territorial party organizations operating within higher education institutions. Against the backdrop of the new realities of the post-war period, strengthening economic independence, creating an innovative business environment, and developing human capital are among the priority objectives.

He noted that university students represent the country's future economic and political elite. Therefore, alongside professional qualifications, young specialists should possess a strong ideological worldview, commitment to national and moral values, and an understanding of the principles of statehood.

The Chairman of the YAP Yasamal District Organization stressed that the territorial party organization of Baku Business University should remain at the forefront of engaging young students in party activities, increasing their social and civic participation, and promoting President Ilham Aliyev’s ideas. He added that the YAP Yasamal District Organization would continue its close cooperation with the University’s young activists.

Member of the Board of the New Azerbaijan Party Afsun Sujayev also addressed the meeting, delivering a detailed presentation on the Party’s ideological principles in the modern era, the development of young people's scientific and intellectual potential, and the historical significance of the Party’s 8th Congress.

Afsun Sujayev stated that the 8th Congress, held under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev, marked an important turning point in the organizational, ideological, and structural renewal of the New Azerbaijan Party. He noted that the decisions adopted at the Congress not only determined the Party’s future program of activities but also created broader opportunities for the younger generation to participate more actively in public administration and sociopolitical processes.

He emphasized that Azerbaijan is achieving significant progress not only in the military and political spheres but also in science, technology, and the economy. According to him, university students and young scientists bear considerable responsibility for ensuring the sustainability of these achievements.

A. Sujayev stressed that modern youth should demonstrate ideological maturity, remain committed to national and moral values, and firmly defend the country's interests in the information environment. He encouraged students of Baku Business University to acquire modern scientific knowledge, actively participate in innovative projects, and contribute to the country's development by joining the ranks of the New Azerbaijan Party.

The meeting concluded with the performance of the Anthem of the New Azerbaijan Party.