Uzbekistan hosts spectacular event celebrating Azerbaijan Independence Day [PHOTOS]

The Embassy of Azerbaijan in Uzbekistan and the Azerbaijan
Cultural Center in Tashkent co-organized an official reception on
the occasion of Azerbaijan Independence Day (May 28), Azernews
reports.

First Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan Achilbay Ramatov,
Deputy of the Azerbaijani Parliament, Chairman of the Health
Committee Ahliman Amiraslanov, Deputy of the Azerbaijani
Parliament, Chairman of the Council of Elders of Azerbaijan Eldar
Guliyev, representatives of international organizations and
diplomatic missions, heads of government agencies, public
organizations, figures of science and culture, and the Azerbaijani
Diaspora attended the event.

The national anthems of Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan were played at
the opening. Azerbaijani Ambassador to Uzbekistan Huseyn Guliyev
noted that May 28 marks the 106th anniversary of the formation of
the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic (ADR), which is the first
democratic republic in the East.

He underlined that in 1918-1920, significant activities were
carried out in the field of state, army building and the
implementation of democratic values. The coat of arms, flag, and
anthem were approved, all peoples living in the country were
granted equal rights, the Azerbaijani language was declared the
state language, diplomatic relations were established with
neighboring countries, as well as with 20 countries in Europe and
America.

It was also noted that Azerbaijan is at the crossroads of
different cultures and religions, and tolerance and multicultural
values are always in the foreground in the country.

Speaking about Azerbaijani-Uzbek relations, the diplomat
emphasized the high level of cooperation. A video was shown
reflecting the achievements, attractions, tourism opportunities,
and historical monuments of Azerbaijan.

At the event, the guests also enjoyed the dishes of Azerbaijani
national cuisine.

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