Brussels hosts concert program marking Azerbaijan’s Victory Day
Brussels, November 6, AZERTAC
A concert program titled "The Spirit of Azerbaijan" dedicated to Azerbaijan’s Victory Day was held at the prestigious “Flagey” cultural venue in Brussels, the capital of Belgium and the political heart of the European Union.
The event was co-organized by the Embassy of Azerbaijan to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Mission to the European Union, and the Mission of Azerbaijan to NATO.
The event was attended by representatives of Belgian state institutions, political, public, business, cultural, and academic circles, as well as members of the diplomatic corps accredited to the country and international organizations.
The audience also included ambassadors of allied nations to NATO, military representatives and officers from the Alliance's Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE), media representatives, and members of the Azerbaijani community.
The musical evening commenced with a video presentation of the "Bayati-Shiraz" mugham performed by Kanan Bayramov at the Kharibulbul International Music Festival held on the Jidir Duzu plain in Shusha in 2021.
Addressing the opening ceremony, Azerbaijani Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium Mammad Ahmadzada and Head of Azerbaijan’s Mission to NATO Jafar Huseynzada highlighted the historical significance of the Victory.
The diplomats emphasized the glorious path of struggle traversed by the valiant Azerbaijani Army under the leadership of President of Azerbaijan, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ilham Aliyev, spanning from the 44-day Patriotic War in 2020 to the anti-terror measures conducted in September 2023.
The speakers underscored President Ilham Aliyev’s leading role in ensuring sustainable peace and stability in the region during the post-conflict period.
They also emphasized the large-scale restoration and reconstruction efforts underway in the liberated territories, the return of former internally displaced persons to their native lands, and the efforts to revive life in these regions.
Head of Azerbaijan’s Mission to NATO Jafar Huseynzada highlighted highlighted the long-standing and multifaceted partnership between Azerbaijan and NATO, noting its valuable contributions to security and stability across the Euro-Atlantic area.
Following the speeches, the event continued with a concert program. The conert program presented by the Fikrat Amirov State Music and Dance Ensemble showcased the rich cultural heritage of Azerbaijan, as well as conveyed to the audience the historical significance of Victory Day, the pride inspired by this historic triumph, and a forward-looking message of peace.
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