Baku:Azerbaijan is celebrating Constitution Day, marking the adoption of its first constitution as an independent nation in 1995.

According to Trend News Agency, the Constitution of the Azerbaijan Republic, established in 1995, holds significant historical importance as it represents the first constitution of independent Azerbaijan. Prior to this, the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, which existed from 1918 to 1920, did not have a formal state constitution.

The constitutional history of Azerbaijan dates back to the time when the country was part of the USSR. The first constitution was adopted on May 19, 1921, during the All-Azerbaijan Soviets Congress, with subsequent revisions made in 1925 and 1978, aligning with the USSR regulations. Following Azerbaijan's independence, there was a recognized need for a new constitution, leading to the drafting and adoption of the current constitution on November 12, 1995, under the leadership of President Heydar Aliyev.