Baku hosts Azerbaijan 2013: new targets, new victories conference
Baku is hosting an 'Azerbaijan 2013: new targets, new victories' conference organised by the ruling Yeni (New) Azerbaijan Party, Trend news agency reported.
The conference is being attended by state and the government officials, deputies of Milli Majlis (Parliament) and representatives of the diplomatic corps and international organisations.
Opening the conference, deputy chairman and executive secretary of the ruling party Ali Ahmadov noted that the past year was successful for the people and the government of Azerbaijan. He said Azerbaijan approaches 2013 with success.
Ahmadov said significant progress was achieved in the economic and social areas this year, noting the strengthening of the country's position in the world in 2012.
"In 2012, we witnessed progress and development and with this mind-set are entering into 2013. New success will be achieved under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev next year," he said.
Ahmadov noted that 2013 will be the year of presidential elections in Azerbaijan.
"The opinion and the position of the Azerbaijani people regarding the presidential elections have been determined. Azerbaijani people do not see any alternative to Ilham Aliyev. Ilham Aliyev and the Yeni Azerbaijan Party which will put forward his candidacy will win in 2013," the executive secretary said.
Speaking at the conference, the First Deputy Prime Minister Yagub Eyubov informed delegates over the social and economic reforms held in the country under the leadership of President Aliyev.
He said, the policy founded by national leader Heydar Aliyev, and based on precise scientific predictions, is being successfully continued by President Ilham Aliyev and bears fruit.
Today Azerbaijan has consolidated its position among the leading countries in the world as a regional leader, Eyubov said.