Washington, November 10, AZERTAC
A celebratory event marking November 8 – Victory Day and November 9 – National Flag Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan was held in Washington, organized by the Embassy of Azerbaijan to the United States.
The event, hosted at the Azerbaijani Cultural Center in the U.S., brought together representatives of the diplomatic corps, foreign ambassadors, military attachés, U.S. government officials, local community members, as well as Azerbaijani students and diaspora members.
The ceremony featured the screening of a video highlighting Azerbaijan’s historic Victory.
Addressing the event, Azerbaijani Ambassador to the U.S. Khazar Ibrahim highlighted the special historical and moral significance of Victory Day and National Flag Day for the people of Azerbaijan.
The ambassador noted that despite the heavy losses and tragedies Azerbaijan faced during the war, the country took the initiative for peace, demonstrating its commitment to ensuring long-term stability and prosperity in the region. He also underlined that progress toward regional peace positively impacts the development of Azerbaijan–U.S. relations, contributing to their elevation to a strategic partnership.
Following the official part of the event, a musical program performed by Hamaya Bakhishova was presented.
Guests were also treated to delicious dishes of Azerbaijani national cuisine during the reception.