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PRESIDENT ILHAM ALIYEV HONORS MEMORY OF BLACK JANUARY SHAHIDS
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On January 20, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev visited the Alley of Martyrs to honor the sacred memory of those who fell victims of the bloody massacre committed by the Soviet army on this day 17 years ago.
Located at one of the highest points of Baku, the Alley of Martyrs is the place where those who gave their lives for territorial integrity of Azerbaijan in combat against Armenian aggressors were buried, as well.
President Aliyev laid a wreath at the Memorial Eternal Fire.
Foreign ambassadors and representatives of international organizations, who were also present at the commemoration ceremony, extended their sympathies and condolences to the Azerbaijanian leader.
Also in attendance along with President Ilham Aliyev at the Alley of Martyrs were Prime Minister Artur Rasizade, Speaker Ogtay Asadov, Chief of the Presidential Administration Ramiz Mehdiyev as well as other governmental officials, and religious figures.
Thousands of residents of the Azerbaijan capital, representatives from other cities and regions of the country, as well as numerous foreign guests have visited the Alley of Martyrs today to pay tribute to the heroes, and lay wreaths and flowers at their graves.