Azerbaijan`s Victory Day celebrated in London
London, November 7, AZERTAC
An event entitled “Heritage of Unity: Youth Dialogue for Collective Impact”, marking November 8 – Victory Day, was held at King’s College London.
Organized by the Azerbaijani Students and Alumni Platform (ASAP) with the support of the Azerbaijan Youth Foundation, the event brought together Azerbaijani students studying in the UK, young professionals and diaspora representatives. Among the participants was Professor Garib Murshudov, a distinguished Azerbaijani scientist from the University of Cambridge.
Speaking at the event, Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to the UK, Elin Suleymanov, congratulated Azerbaijanis on 8 November – Victory Day and highlighted its exceptional significance in the country’s modern history.
He emphasized that the historic victory in the 44-day Patriotic War of 2020, under the leadership of President and Supreme Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev, was achieved through the heroism of Azerbaijani soldiers and veterans, as well as national unity and solidarity. He noted that Victory Day symbolizes not only military success but also national pride and the restoration of historical justice. He also paid tribute to the memory of those who lost their lives defending Azerbaijan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The ambassador also called on young Azerbaijanis to uphold the country’s reputation and contribute to its future development.
The event featured discussions on international cooperation opportunities for young people, overseas education and career prospects, as well as their role in representing Azerbaijan internationally.
Speakers shared their views on the challenges and opportunities facing Azerbaijani students abroad, professional development and effective international representation.
Moderated by ASAP’s London representative Sabina Abishova, the event emphasized youth networking and active participation in joint initiatives.
