The independent Republic of Azerbaijan is the legal successor of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic.

On 28 May 1918, the National Council of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic signed the Declaration of Independence, declared the independence of Azerbaijan to the world, and continued the centuries-old statehood traditions of our people.

In a short period of time, the first parliament and government of Azerbaijan were established, state attributes were put in place, borders were defined, important measures were taken in the field of state building, recognition of the Republic as a subject of international relations and protection of its national interests.

The laws adopted by the new parliament have played the key role in strengthening national independence, ensuring political, economic and cultural development of the country, and establishing democratic principles. At the time, democratic institutions were established, great work was done in army building, and women were granted the right to vote for the first time in the Muslim East.

The Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, which existed for only 23 months, left a significant mark on the formation of democratic traditions and the history of national statehood, and laid a solid foundation for the future independence of the Republic by strengthening the sentiments of freedom and independence.

The independent Republic of Azerbaijan is the legal successor of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic.