An event dedicated to October 18 - Independence Day was held at the Institute of Botany of the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The event was opened by the General Director of the Institute, doctor of biological sciences, professor Sayyara Ibadullayeva, who spoke about the history and restoration of Azerbaijan's state independence. It was reported that today is one of the most important days in the history of Azerbaijan. As a result of the historical conditions created by the collapse of the USSR at the end of the 20th century, the state of Azerbaijan regained its independence for the second time. On October 8, 1991, the extraordinary session of the Supreme Soviet of Azerbaijan, which began its work, held discussions for 4 days. Finally, on October 18, 1991, the Constitutional Act on State Independence, a historical document, was adopted at the session of the Supreme Soviet. The Constitutional Act states that the independent state of Azerbaijan is the legal successor of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic that existed in 1918-1920. On December 29, 1991, the issue was discussed in a national referendum, and 95% of the population participated in the voting and voted for the country's independence, sovereignty and independence. After the restoration of Azerbaijan's independence, laws on the national flag, anthem and coat of arms were adopted. After 2021, the people of Azerbaijan celebrate this holiday in a completely different way as a victorious nation that has restored its territorial integrity. From this point of view, it is of great importance that exceptionally important stages in the history of our statehood, especially historical days such as the acquisition and restoration of independence, are more accurately expressed in accordance with their essence and content.

In his speech, the speaker emphasized that thanks to the leadership and far-sighted policies of national leader Heydar Aliyev and his worthy follower Ilham Aliyev, the ideas of statehood with a long history of Azerbaijan were revived in a new, more progressive form and formed the historical and moral foundation of our modern statehood.

In the end, S. Ibadullayeva congratulated the team on this historic day and wished them health and scientific achievements.