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The 4th international conference on “Shaping the Geopolitics of the Greater Eurasia: From Past to Present to Future,” organized by ADA University to mark the 100th anniversary of National Leader Heydar Aliyev, has been held in Shusha. Held in May 2023, the Conference gathered nearly 60 participants from over 30 countries for a deep dive into the evolving geopolitics of Greater Eurasia. 

H.E. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, delivered a keynote speech, addressing pressing geopolitical questions raised by international scholars and policy practitioners. The President also highlighted the historic role of Great Leader Heydar Aliyev and emphasized the importance of engaging in meaningful dialogue on global challenges.

The event coincided with the 100th anniversary of National Leader Heydar Aliyev, adding further significance to this special edition of the Forum. For at least half of the participants, this was their first time joining the conference, making it a truly unique platform for new perspectives, academic exchange, and strategic cooperation.

President Ilham Aliyev: 

“First of all, I want to express gratitude to ADA University for organizing this conference dedicated to the memory of the architect of independent Azerbaijan, Heydar Aliyev. I was invited and decided to meet here in Karabakh.

I have been at many events organized by ADA University, meeting with international experts and public figures in Baku and first time here. I hope you will enjoy your visit to Azerbaijan and your trip to Shusha. Shusha has a special place in the history of Azerbaijan. And now Shusha is being rebuilt almost from scratch.

This year was announced the “Year of Heydar Aliyev” in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of our Great Leader. And throughout the year, we organize numerous events and conferences in Azerbaijan and abroad, paying respect to the memory of the founder of independent Azerbaijan and, at the same time, addressing the important issues of our domestic politics, regional development, and international affairs. We wanted to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Heydar Aliyev not through formal events but by addressing real issues which need special attention because the geopolitics in the region has changed, and the topic of the conference also is covering this issue.”

Full transcription of the Forum is available here.