As part of his visit to Poland, Chairman of the State Committee on Work with Diaspora Fuad Muradov met with Azerbaijani compatriots living in the country and attended a meeting of the Coordination Council.
The event began with the playing of the national anthem, followed by a minute of silence in memory of the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity, as well as the victims of the incident that occurred in Kraków on November 7.
Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Poland Fuad Isgandarov spoke about the historical significance of Victory Day and the role of Azerbaijani compatriots in strengthening national unity and solidarity.
In his speech, Fuad Muradov spoke about the historic victory achieved in the 44-day Patriotic War and the heroism of the martyrs and veterans. He also emphasized the importance of coordinating the activities of diaspora organizations, strengthening the younger generation’s ties with Azerbaijan, and uniting Azerbaijanis living abroad around a common goal.
Speaking at the event, People’s Artist and composer Faig Sujaddinov highlighted the significance of Victory Day in the history of the Azerbaijani people. Subsequently, participants discussed the Coordination Council’s activities and upcoming tasks, and questions from community members were answered.
At the end of the meeting, elections were held for the Coordination Council of Azerbaijanis in Poland. Following the vote, coordinators for the cities of Warsaw and Katowice were elected.