Canadian parliamentarian informed about Azerbaijan`s diaspora policy
Baku, September 12, AZERTAC
Chairman of the State Committee on Work with Diaspora of Azerbaijan Fuad Muradov has met with a Canadian delegation during their visit to Azerbaijan which was organized at the initiative of the "Vatan" Azerbaijan Art and Culture Center operating in Canada.
Arya Chandra, MP, Member of the House of Commons of Canada, Ron East, publishing director of the prestigious Canadian Jewish media platform "Thej.ca", and Nigar Aliyeva, co-founder of the "Karabakh" Azerbaijani weekend school based in Ottawa, attended the meeting.
The chairman highlighted the state diaspora policy and the main operational directions of the Committee. He hailed the close integration of Azerbaijanis living in Canada into socio-economic and cultural life of this country. The Chairman expressed his gratitude to Mr. Chandra for the attention and support he has given to the initiatives of the Azerbaijani community.
Expressing gratitude for the warm welcome, the delegation highly appreciated the activities of the Committee.
During the visit to the State Committee, the Canadian delegation got acquainted with the activities of the Diaspora TV and Diaspora FM.
Canadian MP Chandra Arya, who represents Nepean, Ontario, played a pivotal role in facilitating several historic events showcasing Azerbaijani culture and heritage in Canada's capital. In May 2023, Chandra Arya spearheaded the organization of the very first Azerbaijani flag-raising ceremony at the Canadian Parliament in Ottawa. Furthermore, he orchestrated the inaugural Azerbaijani Heritage Day on Parliament Hill in June 2023, celebrating the rich cultural tapestry of Azerbaijan. In a remarkable gesture of inclusivity, he also arranged the groundbreaking International Novruz Celebration at Parliament in March 2023, where the Azerbaijani community of Ottawa actively participated, highlighting the importance of this traditional festival.
During the last years, at the initiatives of Azerbaijani community the tricolor flag of Azerbaijan has been hoisted in various cities of Canada, on occasion of the historical days of the country symbolizing the strong bonds between Canada and Azerbaijan. On the occasion of 28 May - Azerbaijan’s Independence Day and 9 November - State Flag Day, the flag-raising ceremonies were organized in Ottawa, Toronto, Hamilton, Regina and Calgary, moreover, Niagara Fall was illuminated with colors of Azerbaijani flags. These ceremonies serve as building the friendship bridge and cultural exchange between the two nations.
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