A meeting of the New Azerbaijan Party’s (YAP) primary territorial party organization was held at the Institute of Geography of the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan. At the beginning of the event, the participants observed a minute of silence in memory of Heydar Aliyev, the National      Leader of the Azerbaijani people, and the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for Azerbaijan’s independence, territorial integrity, and sovereignty.

Opening the meeting, Zaur Imrani, Acting Director of the Institute of Geography, Doctor of Geographical Sciences and Associate Professor, welcomed the participants and spoke about the significance of the 8th Congress of the New Azerbaijan Party, held on October 2, 2026. He noted that the congress was an important political event in defining the country’s strategic priorities amid new geopolitical realities. In his speech, Zaur Imrani emphasized that the restoration of Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity and sovereignty had laid the foundation for a new stage in the country’s modern history. He stated that Azerbaijan was consistently pursuing a policy aimed at strengthening peace, security, and cooperation in the region under these new circumstances.

The head of the Institute also addressed the extensive reconstruction and development efforts underway in Karabakh and Eastern Zangezur, the country’s socioeconomic development, and reforms being implemented in science and education.

Bakhtiyar Nabiyev, Chairman of the YAP Yasamal District Organization, spoke about the significance of the party’s 8th Congress, noting that it had outlined important priorities for the country’s next stage of development. He stated that the restoration of Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity and sovereignty was not only a significant event in the history of Azerbaijani statehood but had also created new opportunities for the country’s future development. He emphasized that national solidarity, commitment to statehood traditions, and the unity of all segments of society around common goals were essential factors for the country’s continued progress.

Bakhtiyar Nabiyev stressed that one of Azerbaijan’s key priorities was to preserve the achieved peace and stability, further strengthen national solidarity, and ensure sustainable development. He noted that bringing different segments of society together around common national goals, safeguarding statehood values, and encouraging young people to participate actively in public life were particularly important in this regard.

The Chairman of the YAP Yasamal District Organization also spoke about National Leader Heydar Aliyev’s policies on state-building and the development of national human resources. He noted that the development strategy established by the National Leader had significantly influenced the formation of Azerbaijan’s modern model of statehood.

Subsequently, Afsun Sucayev, Acting Director of the Institute of Chemistry, Doctor of Chemical Sciences and Professor, addressed the meeting, discussing initiatives aimed at safeguarding Azerbaijan’s independence, statehood traditions, and sovereignty. He stated that the restoration of territorial integrity and sovereignty was an important achievement reflecting the Azerbaijani people’s national will and solidarity.

Afsun Sucayev noted that key priorities at the country’s current stage of development included preserving peace and stability and ensuring long-term regional cooperation and security. Highlighting the special role of science and education in this process, the professor emphasized that strengthening scientific capacity, supporting young researchers, and fostering a modern scientific environment would make significant contributions to the country’s development.

Doctor of Geographical Sciences Rza Mahmudov spoke about the tasks facing science amid Azerbaijan’s new geopolitical realities. He noted that one of the main responsibilities of scientific institutions was to channel research findings and achievements toward the country’s sustainable development.

Hamdulla Aliyev, representing the Administrative Department of the Institute of Geography, addressed the key priorities established at the YAP’s 8th Congress and highlighted the importance of national unity and solidarity at this new stage of development. He noted that the sustainability of Azerbaijan’s achievements depended on uniting all segments of society around statehood values and preserving stability and social cohesion.

Anvar Aliyev, PhD in Geography, emphasized the importance of geographical sciences and scientific research for the country’s sustainable development. He stated that involving young researchers in scientific activities and supporting their initiatives would contribute to strengthening Azerbaijan’s scientific potential.

The speakers placed particular emphasis on Azerbaijan’s development policy based on peace and cooperation, the preservation of national solidarity, the upbringing of younger generations in the spirit of statehood values, and support for the advancement of science and education.