DAYS OF SORROW
20 January tragedy commemorated in foreign countries
Baku, January 20 (AZERTAC). Azerbaijan`s Embassies in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, China, Morocco, and Canada commemorated the 22nd anniversary of Bloody January tragedy.
In the commemorative events organized by the Embassies the speakers briefed the attendees on the history of the tragedy.
Azerbaijani Ambassador to Jordan Elman Arasli gave interview to Jordan TV in connection with on the tragedy. The Embassy distributed statement on the Foreign Ministry of this country, and other governmental bodies, embassies of foreign countries.
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The participants of the event held in the Embassy in Saudi Arabia also viewed stand reflecting materials on Bloody January.
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Azerbaijani Ambassador to China Latif Gandilov spoke of the terrible massacre committed against innocent people over the night from January 19 to 20. The participants watched a film dedicated to the tragedy.
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The Embassy in Morocco also distributed information material on the tragedy to this country`s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, embassies of foreign countries and representations of international organizations in Morocco.
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The Azerbaijan`s Embassy in Canada also commemorated Bloody January tragedy. Ambassador Farid Shafiyev made speech at the event and spoke about the reasons and consequences of the tragedy. Then, a concert dedicated to the bloody tragedy was held as part of the event.
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Azerbaijani Culture Center in Tashkent hosted a commemorative event to mark the 22nd anniversary of Bloody January tragedy. The event was attended by the members of Azerbaijani Diaspora, public figures of Uzbekistan.
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The Coordination Center of Azerbaijanis in Germany also commemorated the tragedy. The event was held with support of Azerbaijan`s Embassy in this country. The participants were presented information materials about Bloody January.
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The Consulate General of Azerbaijan to Yekaterinburg marked the anniversary of 20 January. Consul General Sultan Gasimov informed the attendees on the history of the tragedy. The other speakers pointed out importance to raise world community`s awareness about the tragedy.