Germany`s
capital hosted a ceremony dedicated to the 20th anniversary of Azerbaijan`s
independence.
The event initiated and
supported by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and Azerbaijan`s Embassy in Germany
was attended by the President of Foundation, Goodwill Ambassador of UNESCO and
ISESCO, MP Mehriban Aliyeva.
Prior to the event, Aliyeva visited the German History Museum, where she met
with Germany`s First Lady Bettina Wulff. During the meeting Wulff expressed her
satisfaction with Azerbaijan`s Firsl Lady`s visit to Germany and thanked for
choosing Berlin as a place for organizing the event marking the 20th
anniversary of Azerbaijan`s independence.
In turn, Aliyeva expressed her gratitude for Germany`s First Lady`s support and
participation in the event. She underscored the importance of the event for
popularization of the Azerbaijani culture in
Azerbaijan`s First Lady presented a €50,000 check to fundraising campaign for
restoration of the Berlin Castle. Berlin Castle`s administration thanked
Aliyeva for support and presented her a keepsake.
After the meeting, Azerbaijan`s and Germany`s First Ladies visited the
Azerbaijan`s exhibition which was held as part of the event. German version of
Mehriban Aliyeva and Bettoma Wulff saw the exhibition of Azerbaijani carpets.
Opening the solemn ceremony, news reader Jens Riewa underlined the importance
of the event. She congratulated
The German First Lady said in her speech that Germany-Azerbaijan cultural ties
are successfully continuing. She praised the Azerbaijan`s exhibition. She went
on to say that the event is important for popularizing cultural riches.
Azerbaijan`s First Lady made remarks at the ceremony. She thanked German First
Lady Wulff for her participation in the event. Mehriban Aliyeva pointed out the
ceremony aims at raising the world community`s awareness about accomplishments
achieved by Azerbaijan during the past 20 years.
The First Lady said
"Our greatest wealth is our cultural heritage, Azerbaijan`s carpet weaving
school, fine arts, literature, music, history and architectural monuments,"
said the First Lady, adding state programs allow restoring theaters, museums
and opening cultural centers.
Mehriban Aliyeva expressed hope for the soonest and fair resolution of the
Nagorno-Karabakh dispute. On the cooperation with EU member countries,
President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation pointed out relationship with
The ceremony was followed by a spectacular concert conducted by Teymur
Goychayev and presentation of Azerbaijani cuisine.
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