Heydar Aliyev created a prosperous Azerbaijan with his wisdom and vision.

During his leadership, the "Contract of the Century" was signed.

APA informs that this was said by the former President of Romania, Emil Constantinescu, at the event called "Heydar Aliyev 100: Life and Legacy" held at the Heydar Aliyev Center.

Speaking about Heydar Aliyev's legacy, he said, "I met President Heydar Aliyev in 1997 in Istanbul.

"We met at the meeting of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization," he said.

The former president recalled that important initiatives were discussed at that meeting: "Heydar Aliyev was a visionary leader.

He was active and proactive."

He said that Azerbaijan also faced conflict due to the Soviet legacy: "President Aliyev worked for the resolution of conflicts through peace, negotiations and political means. President Aliyev and I worked on our bilateral relations, our countries had a lot to offer each other. Azerbaijan for Romania It was the door to the East, and Romania was the door to Central Europe for Azerbaijan."