POLITICS
AZERBAIJAN`s REPUBLIC DAY MARKED IN SYRIA
Baku, June 1 (AZERTAC). The Azerbaijan`s embassy in Syria has organized an official function to mark the 92nd anniversary of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic.
The reception was attended by Syrian Minister of Oil and Mineral Resources Sufyan Allaw, Minister of Culture Riad Naasan Agha and other officials, diplomats, members of the Azerbaijani community, businessmen and media representatives.
Opening the event, ambassador Mahir Aliyev briefed the participants on the history of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic.
He also spoke of the achievements that Azerbaijan made after national leader Heydar Aliyev came to power again in 1993.
The diplomat pointed out President Ilham Aliyev successfully continues the national leader`s domestic and foreign policy.
Touching upon the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, the ambassador pointed out Armenia does not honor the international organizations- adopted resolutions which call for withdrawal of Armenian armed forces from the occupied territories of Azerbaijan.
The event participants also saw documentaries featuring the Nagorno Karabakh conflict and life and activity of national leader Heydar Aliyev.