Heydar Aliyev has exceptional merits in building and strengthening independent Azerbaijan. The era of the beginning of the dynamic development of the country and the strengthening of its authority in the international arena is associated with his name.

Heydar Aliyev is well known in Uzbekistan, who has always attached particular importance to deepening friendly relations with the fraternal Uzbek people. His centennial anniversary was widely celebrated in Uzbekistan. Postage stamps were issued, and various cultural, enlightenment, and scientific events were actively held.

A street named after the National Leader of the Azerbaijani people with a square and a memorial bas-relief has been opened in Tashkent.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev laid flowers at the grave of the great statesman and politician Heydar Aliyev, paying tribute to his memory.