Baku, November 4, AZERTAC
The primary school named after outstanding Azerbaijani poet Mahammad Fuzuli was inaugurated in Iraq’s city of Kirkuk.
Nasir Mammadov, Azerbaijani Ambassador to Iraq, Rebwar Taha, Governor of Kirkuk, teaching staff and representatives of the public attended the event.
Addressing the ceremony, Ambassador Mammadov noted that Mahammad Fuzuli’s legacy holds a special place in developing literary thinking in Azerbaijan, exerting a great influence on the Middle-Eastern literature. He also underlined that the legacy of the genius poet is a significant contribution of the Azerbaijani people to the global cultural heritage.
The diplomat highlighted contributions of Azerbaijan’s National Leader Heydar Aliyev, who has always paid special attention to preserving the national and cultural values, to the worthy celebration of Mahammad Fuzuli’s anniversary at the international level, following the adoption of the related decision by UNESCO.
“As part of the implementation of the Order on the “Celebration of the 530th anniversary of the great Azerbaijani poet Mahammad Fuzuli” signed by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, a series of events had been organized in the country and abroad,” the ambassador mentioned.
The primary school named after Mahammad Fuzuli (1-6 grades) was reconstructed with the support of the Azerbaijani government.