The event began with a minute of silence in memory of National Leader Heydar Aliyev and the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity, independence and sovereignty. Participants then viewed a book exhibition dedicated to the work of National Leader Heydar Aliyev and President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Chairman of the New Azerbaijan Party, Ilham Aliyev, as well as publications produced under their leadership.
Opening the event, Rakhshanda Bayramova, Director of the Guba Genocide Memorial Complex, welcomed the participants. Speaking about YAP’s role in the country’s social and political life, she highlighted the significance of the Eighth Congress and emphasised that the party’s history forms an important part of the development of modern Azerbaijan.
Fidan Huseynova, Chair of the YAP Guba District Organisation, then outlined the issues discussed and decisions adopted at the Eighth Congress. She stated that the congress was significant in defining the party’s new tasks and further strengthening its role in implementing the country’s development strategy.
In his address, Huseynaga Bakhishov, Director of Guba Vocational Lyceum, spoke about the significance of the Eighth Congress. He highlighted the development of vocational education, the training of skilled professionals in line with labour market needs, and encouraging young people to pursue vocational education as important priorities.
Abutalib Turabov, Chair of the local party branch at the Guba Genocide Memorial Complex, also addressed the event. Discussing the significance of the congress’s outcomes, he stressed the importance of active participation by local party branches in successfully carrying out the tasks set.
The event concluded with an exchange of views on implementing the tasks arising from the decisions of the Eighth Congress at the local level, further strengthening the work of local party branches, and addressing the issues ahead.



