Sahil Tahirli: "Nakhchivan is not only the Capital of Islamic Culture, the Youth Capital of Azerbaijan, but also our Hearts!"
Nakhchivan, which is part of our hearts, deserves all titles.
Because Nakhchivan, small on territory, but large on morality, is the motherland of Noah, the cradle of humanity, the holy land where civilization first created. This ancient land, which has a great role in the history of Azerbaijan's statehood and has historically become an important part of public-political process, is also called the San Francisco of the Caucasus today.
Our native land continues to amaze everyone with the latest 25 years of development, flourishing, socio-economic achievements, the most up-to-date rural and urban infrastructure, cleanliness, renovation, trees and shrubs in spite of blockade.
The modern Nakhchivan, which has become an exemplary land over the past 20 years under the leadership of Mr. Vasif Talibov, the Chairman of the Supreme Majlis of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, is a confirmation of the practical work of the national leader Heydar Aliyev. With great attention and care of the Chairman of the Supreme Majlis, who considers education, army building and youth work as a priority in his political and state activities, today young people are integrated into all aspects of society's life. I think the election of Nakhchivan as "Youth Capital" of our country in 2018 is completely logical. Because Nakhchivan is not only the sun of the ancient East, but also the safest, flourishing, calm and prosperous city of the modern world.
In short, the more Nakhchivan is ancient, the more it is young. Nakhchivan is Gamigaya, Duzdagh, Ashabi-Kahf, Momine Khatin, the passion of Mirza Jalil, the pencil of Mammad Araz, humanity of Cavid, the greatness of Heydar Aliyev. What kind of title Nakhchivan have today, it only brings great reverence and love to that title and strengthen its magnification. Like the "Capital of Islamic Culture" and "Youth Capital of Azerbaijan".
The geniuses say that if you want to know a country's future, look at its young people. In my opinion, our ancient land is for greater successes and achievements. Our hearts go out to our native land, which is a dual capital this year! Nakhchivan is not only the Capital of Islamic Culture, the Youth Capital of Azerbaijan, but also the CAPITAL of our hearts!
Pascal said, "The past and present are the means, only future is our goal". The bright and prosperous future of Nakhchivan is the goal of young people. Enjoy your title of "Youth Capital", native land! Always keep us warm in the mother's lap, let your glory and worth shine out forever!
Sahil Tahirli
Chairman of the State Television and Radio Broadcasting
Committee of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic