President: "Baku State University has significantly contributed to Azerbaijan"

"Baku State University was founded at the decision of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic. This decision once again shows that Azerbaijan Democratic Republic served greatly to the Azerbaijani people," said Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev at the ceremony on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Baku State University (BSU).

The head of state noted that throughout 100 years, Baku State University has made a lot of contributions to Azerbaijan: "The founders of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic realized very well that it was impossible to build an independent state in the uneducated society. Despite facing big difficulties and not being able to control the entire territory of the country, this decision reflected the intention of the republic and the policy of the founders. Throughout 100 years, Baku State University has contributed significantly to the all-round development of Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijan Democratic Republic did not last long. It once again shows that gaining independence is much easier than maintaining it. Maintaining, protecting and strengthening independence require wide political knowledge and great courage.

After Azerbaijan Democratic Republic collapsed, Baku State University continued its activity in the new public-political period. During 100 years, about 200, 000 graduates of the university demonstrated their knowledge and abilities in various fields. Prominent figures, scientists, public figures, politicians were among the graduates of the university. Many of them have made their valuable contribution to the all-round development of Azerbaijan."

The head of state recalled that national leader of the Azerbaijani people, founder of modern Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev was also a graduate of Baku State University.