Colombian students informed about Azerbaijan’s Victory Day
Baku, November 3, AZERTAC
Namik Ramazanov, a representative of the diplomatic mission of Azerbaijan in Colombia, delivered a lecture on November 8 – the country’s Victory Day at Rosario University, one of Colombia's leading higher education institutions.
Ramazanov provided detailed information on Azerbaijan’s modern history, the 44-day Patriotic War and its outcomes, the significance of Victory Day in the country’s history and national memory, as well as the new realities and development prospects established in the South Caucasus in the post-conflict period.
In his remarks, the Azerbaijani diplomat highlighted the importance of the historic victory achieved by the Azerbaijani Army in the 44-day Patriotic War. He said November 8 symbolizes not only a military victory for the Azerbaijani people, but also the triumph of national unity, resolve, and historical justice.
He also provided insight into the large-scale restoration and reconstruction efforts underway in the liberated territories, rebuilding of cities and villages, and the return of former internally displaced persons to their native lands under the Great Return program.
Ramazanov empahsized that the mine threat poses a serious obstacle to the restoration efforts and the establishment of safe living conditions in these areas.
He also outlined Azerbaijan’s initiatives aimed at ensuring lasting peace and stability in the region following the restoration of its territorial integrity and sovereignty.
The diplomat underscored the importance of normalizing relations with Armenia, unblocking regional communications, and broadening economic cooperation to transform the South Caucasus into a space of stability and development.
The lecture concluded with a Q&A session, during which Ramazanov answered students' questions regarding Azerbaijan’s foreign policy and ongoing regional developments.