20th anniversary of restoration of Azerbaijan`s independence marked abroad
Baku, October 18 (AZERTAC). The 20th anniversary of restoration of the independence of Azerbaijan has been celebrated in various countries of the world.
Azerbaijan`s Embassy in Iran has organized an official reception to celebrate the 20th anniversary of restoration of independence.
The event brought together Iranian officials, ambassadors, representatives of international organizations, Azerbaijanis living in the country.
The participants of the reception saw a documentary featuring Azerbaijan`s history, culture and social and economic development.
Opening the event, Ambassador Javanshir Akhundov briefed the participants on the role of national leader Heydar Aliyev in protection and strengthening of independence. The diplomat added the national leader`s policy was successfully continued by President Ilham Aliyev.
Addressing the event, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Mohammad Ali Fathollahi called the independence of Azerbaijan historical event.
He also spoke of the importance of expansion of Azerbaijan-Iran relationship.
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Another celebratory event to mark the 20th anniversary of independence was organized by the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Turkmenistan.
The event was attended by Azerbaijanis living in Turkmenistan, officials, intellectuals, businessmen and others.
Ambassador Vahdat Sultanzade spoke of the role of Azerbaijan`s national leader Heydar Aliyev in strengthening independence. He added President Ilham Aliyev, continuing the national leader`s wise policy, strengthened the independence of the country even more.
The diplomat also praised relationship between Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan.
Official of the Turkmen parliament Asgar Rahimov spoke of what national leader Heydar Aliyev did to protect the independence of Azerbaijan and ensure stability in the country.
He underlined friendly relations between presidents Ilham Aliyev and Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow serve development of Azerbaijan-Turkmenistan ties.
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Azerbaijan`s Embassy in Saudi Arabia has arranged a celebratory event to mark the anniversary of independence of the country.
Opening the event, Ambassador Tofig Abdullayev highlighted the accomplishments made in Azerbaijan over the past 20 years.
The diplomat said in the early years of its independence Azerbaijan faced serious problems, adding when national leader Heydar Aliyev came to power again in 1993 he saved the country from crushing.
He also added great progress was made in Azerbaijan in all spheres under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev.
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The “Alm.az” Germany-Azerbaijan Friendship Society with support of the State Committee for Work with Diaspora of Azerbaijan has organized an event to celebrate the 20th anniversary of independence in Dresden.
The event brought together representatives of the Coordination Center of Azerbaijanis in Germany, members of the Russian, Jewish communities and officials of consulates of Kazakhstan, Czechia, Lithuania, Latvia and Austria in Dresden.
Head of the Coordination Center of Azerbaijanis in Germany Samira Patzer- Ismayilova briefed the event participants on the history of the independence of Azerbaijan.
The participants also saw a documentary on Azerbaijan`s culture, historical monuments, tourism potential.
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Azerbaijan`s Embassy in Romania with support of the New Azerbaijan Party has arranged an official reception to mark the anniversary of restoration of independence.
Opening the event, Ambassador Eldar Hasanov spoke of the history of the Azerbaijani statehood. The diplomat said Azerbaijan was successfully integrating into Euro-Atlantic structures.
Hasanov also touched upon the humanitarian activities of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation`s representation in Romania.
Iulian Fota, National Security Advisor to the President of Romania congratulated the Azerbaijani people on the occasion of the holiday.
The reception continued with a concert program.
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Another celebratory event to mark the anniversary of independence was held in “Diplomatic Club” in Bucharest.
Speaking at the event, ambassador Hasanov highlighted the achievements made in Azerbaijan over the past 20 years.
The diplomat underlined the role of national leader Heydar Aliyev in protection of independence of the country.
The ambassador also spoke of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, major projects initiated by Azerbaijan, as well as President Ilham Aliyev`s successful domestic and foreign policy.
Romanian Foreign Minister Teodor Baconschi congratulated the Azerbaijani people on the occasion of the holiday. The Minister praised the level of relationship between Azerbaijan and Romania.
The event participants were handed over publications featuring restoration of Azerbaijan`s independence.
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A “roundtable meeting” on the 20th anniversary of independence of Azerbaijan and Ukraine will be held in Kyiv. The meeting will be co-organized by the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Ukraine and Institute of International Relations of Taras Shevchenko National University.
The “roundtable” will be attended by prominent scientists, diplomats, politicians.
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Berlin-based Turkish-Azerbaijan Union has organized a celebratory event to mark the 20th anniversary of restoration of Azerbaijan`s independence and 88th anniversary of founding of the Republic of Turkey.
Azerbaijan`s Ambassador to Germany Parviz Shahbazov and Turkish Council General Mustafa Polat attended the event.
The Ambassador spoke of the progress made in Azerbaijan over the past 20 years. He also highly appreciated the fact that over these years Turkey had always supported Azerbaijan.
Shahbazov described the Turkey-Azerbaijan relationship as an example for the entire world.
The celebratory event was attended by Azerbaijani and Turkish businessmen, members of the Azerbaijani and Turkish communities.
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