Akademik Tarih ve Düşünce Dergisi

Abstract

The period of Heydar Aliyev's first leadership of Azerbaijan is remembered as a phase of political, socio-economic, and cultural development in the country's history, significantly contributing to the formation of national consciousness and the strengthening of independence ideals. During this period, the Azerbaijani people, known for their rich historical traditions, unique cultural heritage, and national-spiritual values, established a distinct place in world civilization through their universal ideas and national characteristics. The national policy concept of the national leader Heydar Aliyev was characterized by a precise and balanced political orientation, encompassing all aspects of socio-political, socio-economic, and scientific-cultural fields in a comprehensive manner. The dynamic development observed in Azerbaijan during that time, along with the extensive reforms implemented in economic, social, political, and cultural areas, was carried out based on Heydar Aliyev's national policy strategy. Heydar Aliyev viewed the promotion, preservation, and development of our national-spiritual values, such as the Azerbaijani language, literature, religion, and traditions, as a crucial direction in the national ideology. This article analyzes the key priorities and essence of the national policy concept of the national leader Heydar Aliyev. It also examines activities within the framework of this concept in socio-political, economic-social, scientific-cultural, ideological, and moral-ethical spheres.