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As stated in the Declaration of Independence, the establishment of friendly relations with all nations, especially neighboring nations and states, was determined as one of the foreign policy priorities of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic.The first major breakthrough in diplomatic relations came when the parliamentary delegation of Azerbaijan went to Paris with the main goal to gain international recognition for the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic. Members of the delegation to the Paris Peace Conference impressed foreign dignitaries with respect to their ideas of liberty, rights, and justice. Unanimous de-facto recognition of the independence of Azerbaijan was attained and the Azerbaijani mission received an invitation to the Supreme Council of the Paris Peace Conference.In late 1919 and early 1920, however, the political situation of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic – both at home and abroad – worsened considerably. Unfortunately, the independent Azerbaijan Democratic Republic existed less than two years and after its collapse, Azerbaijan became part of the Soviet Union for 71 years.But in 1988-1990, the national democratic movement in Azerbaijan campaigned vigorously for the restoration of the country¡¯s independence. Finally, in 1991 following the collapse of the Soviet Union, Azerbaijan gained independence for the second time in the 20th century.The act establishing the state independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan, which completed its passage on October 18, 1991, set out the foundations for the statehood of an independent Azerbaijan and determined the principles of its political and economic structure.The difficulties faced by the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, including Armenia¡¯s territorial claims and war against Azerbaijan, geopolitical intrigues, the socio-economic problems engulfed the Republic of Azerbaijan as well since regaining its independence in 1991.The policies pursued later by the national leader Heydar Aliyev developed the sense of national identity by reviving our deep historical and cultural memory, as well as by instilling a firm conviction for preserving and strengthening our independence and statehood.Today the Republic of Azerbaijan under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev as an independent, sovereign and democratic country brings into the reality the aspirations and ideals of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic with its good and effective management, socio-economic and human capital development as well as its growing role and prestige in international relations. ![]() Joint statement by Heads of Religious ... The Khojaly Genocide -- 28 Years Azerbaijan's Population Reaches 10 Million No More Genocide! 29th Anniversary of "Black January" Recalled Photo Exhibit, Conference for Azerbaijan's 100 ... Amb. Ramzi Teymurov to Host Azerbaijan ... ASAS Donates 30,000,000 Won to Seung Ga Won ... 26th Anniversary of Khojaly Genocide Marked Azeri Envoy to Host Concert in Seoul to ... "Black January," a Struggle for Azebaijan's ... S. Korean Minister Hong Yun-Sik Visits Baku Few Seats Left for Wharton High School Global ... 24th Anniversary of Khojaly Genocide Recalled "Black January" Remembered in Seoul 2015 WTF World Cup Team Championships Starts ... Iran Takes Overall Male, Female Titles at 1st ... Baku, Azerbaijan Ready for 1st WTF World Cadet ... State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ) Purchases ... 22th Anniversary of the Khojaly Genocide Azerbaijan Celebrates 95th Anniversary of Its ... Azeri Envoy to US Protests to US Congress Azerbaijan National Day Observed in Seoul "Space of Mugam" Opens in Baku March 14-21 Azerbaijan Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov ... Azerbaijan's "Republic Day" Marked in Seoul
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