School-gymnasium No. 20 in Bishkek was named after Heydar Aliyev. Press service of the President reported.
The solemn ceremony took place within the framework of the state visit of the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev to Kyrgyzstan. It was attended by the heads of the two republics.
In his speech, Sadyr Japarov noted that the naming of the school in Bishkek was a significant event in bilateral relations and testified to the strong friendship between the two peoples and strategic cooperation between the countries, the foundation of which was laid by Heydar Aliyev.
He emphasized that the naming of the school after Heydar Aliyev was a great honor for Kyrgyzstan, because the hopes and aspirations of not only the people of Azerbaijan were focused in this large-scale personality.
«Whoever he was, being the first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the republic or being in his small homeland — Nakhchivan — Heydar Alievich was an outstanding representative of his era, thoughtful thinker, creator, a man with a big heart. As a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party, working as the first deputy chairman of the Council of Ministers of the USSR, Heydar Aliyev headed the most important areas of the economic, social and cultural life of the USSR. His rich political and government experience, firmness and adherence to principles in defending the interests of the people, wisdom and high human qualities rightfully won respect far beyond the borders of Azerbaijan. He is close to us, the people of Kyrgyzstan, with his warm attitude towards our people, support and sympathy,» Sadyr Japarov said.
The head of state expressed hope that personalities like Heydar Aliyev would come out from this school in the future.
Sadyr Japarov recalled the words of Heydar Aliyev that «the future progress of our society will largely depend on what and how we teach the youth today», and noted that the education of the country’s young generation has been constantly paid attention to.
«This is natural, because the present and future of any state is directly related to quality education, the ability to apply the acquired knowledge for the benefit of society,» Sadyr Japarov emphasized.
President Sadyr Japarov expressed gratitude to the President of Azerbaijan for maintaining continuity, for personal commitment to the high bonds of friendship, solidarity and support. Thanks to this, bilateral relations are not only successfully developing to this day, but also reaching a completely new level.
Sadyr Japarov emphasized that this year relations between Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan have intensified and reached a completely new level of strategic partnership.
Further, the heads of state visited the halls and classrooms of this school. The leaders of the countries talked with the children of elementary grades at breakfast in the canteen of the school, ate school porridge together with them.
During the inspection of classes, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev signed a soccer ball and presented it to students.
