Heydar Aliyev, Yeni Azerbaijan party\'s chairman, has been nominated yesterday for the third presidential term at the session of the party\'s Political Council. Ali Akhmedov, party\'s executive secretary, said in his speech that \"Azerbaijani people support Heydar Aliyev\'s policy and he is regarded as a leader by an absolute majority.\" Milli Mejlis speaker Murtuz Aleskerov, party\'s deputy chairman, has presented Heydar Aliyev\'s program. According to Turan news agency, he said Heydar Aliyev is a \"symbol of independence\" of Azerbaijan and Aliyev\'s return to Baku on June 15 must be celebrated as Independence Day. Aleskerov said democracy was developed and free elections conducted during the period of Aliyev as a president. He said \"Azerbaijani population hopes Heydar Aliyev will settle the Karabakh conflict.\" The army able to settle the conflict has been built, said Aleskerov. Owing to Aliyev\'s wise policy, Azerbaijan has gained respect in the world arena and joined many international organizations. Aleskerov has especially emphasized the republic\'s cooperation with NATO. Vice-Premier Ali Hasanov, head of State Committee for Refugees, said in his speech that all refugees would vote for Aliyev, who has signed 23 decrees and 13 laws on refugees. A total of 272 billion manat has been allocated for refugees\' needs and 7,000 houses have been built, he added. Speakers also emphasized role that \"Ilham Aliyev played for development of the republic and his services in the world arena and oil business.\" Ali Akhmedov, party\'s executive secretary said that documents on nomination of Aliyev\'s candidature will be submitted to CEC this week. (Baku Today)