BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 24. An event was
held in Brazil to mark the fifth anniversary of Azerbaijan’s
glorious Victory in the 44-day Second Karabakh War, Trend reports via the
State Committee on Work with Diaspora.
The event, held with the committee’s support and organized by
Brazilian journalist Fabiana Jeyhan, began with the playing of the
national anthems of both countries and a minute of silence in
memory of Azerbaijani martyrs.
The congratulatory message addressed to the participants of the
event by the Chairman of the State Committee on Work with Diaspora,
Fuad Muradov, on the occasion of the glorious Victory, was brought
to the attention of the audience.
Then, the head of the department at the committee, Salhat
Abbasova, made a speech. She emphasized that the victory achieved
by the brave Azerbaijani Army under the leadership of the Supreme
Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev is a symbol of peace, justice, and
solidarity.
The official briefed on the support provided by the committee to
the activities of Azerbaijanis living in different countries of the
world, the projects implemented to strengthen friendly relations,
and promote Azerbaijani national and cultural heritage.
She expressed her gratitude to Brazilian journalists and active
public representatives for their participation in the event.
Jeyhan stressed in her speech that she was the first Latin
American media representative to visit the liberated territories of
Azerbaijan. She spoke about the large-scale reconstruction work
carried out in those lands.
Rafig Rustamov, an employee of the Embassy of Azerbaijan,
pointed out the importance of holding such a meeting dedicated to
the glorious Victory in Brazil.
Brazilian political analyst Joa Zimmer Xavier drew attention to
the historical significance of the liberation of the cultural
capital of Azerbaijan, Shusha. He emphasized that this Victory put
an end to the long-standing conflict.
The film “Iron Fist”, dedicated to the memory of the 2nd
Karabakh War heroes, as well as videos on the richness of
Azerbaijani culture, were screened at the event.
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