POLITICS
ISRAELI EMBASSY IN BAKU MARKS INDEPENDENCE DAY
Israel`s embassy to Azerbaijan organized Thursday an official reception marking the country`s Independence Day at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Baku.
Addressing the event, ambassador Arthur Lenk said Israel has became one of the influential states in the region since gaining independence 60 years ago.
Lenk praised the level of political, economic and cultural relations between Azerbaijan and Israel.
He also expressed gratitude to the Azeri government for creating favorable conditions for the Jewish community in the country.
Vice chairman of Azerbaijan`s Parliament Valeh Alasgarov extended President Ilham Aliyev`s congratulations to the Jewish people.
Azerbaijani parliamentarians, ministers, as well as ambassadors of foreign countries and representatives of international organizations in Baku attended the reception.