Mexican Congress hosts conference on International Day of Nowruz
Baku, March 24 (AZERTAC). A conference on the International Day of Nowruz was held in the Chamber of Deputies of the Mexican Congress.
The conference was attended by Azerbaijani ambassador Ilgar Mukhtarov, Iranian and Iraqi diplomats, members of the Congress and representatives of the Permanent Campaign for Religious Tolerance and Freedom of Conscience.
Addressing the event, Mukhtarov said in February 2010 the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution entitled “International Day of Nowruz”.
The ambassador stressed the importance of celebration of Nowruz holiday in the Mexican Congress for development of cultural relations between Azerbaijan and Mexico.
The diplomat also briefed the participants on the history of Nowruz holiday. The event participants saw a presentation on Nowruz holiday prepared by the Embassy.
Other speakers at the event, including congressman Ramon Jimenez Lopez and representative of the Permanent Campaign for Religious Tolerance and Freedom of Conscience Lucia Aragon Sigarrero extended their congratulations on Nowruz holiday.
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