ASA Delegation Tours Azerbaijan to Demonstrate Solidarity
Azerbaijan Society of America Delegation Tours Azerbaijan to Demonstrate Solidarity
USA - Members of an Azerbaijan Society of America (ASA) delegation visited Azerbaijan on September 6-13, 2022.
The delegation trip started with the visit to the Tomb of the late President of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev and laying a wreath on behalf of Azerbaijan Society of America, as the symbol of remembrance and to show our formal respect.
Continued with visiting the Alley of Martyrs and the Turkish Martyrs’ Cemetery & Memorial. Aesthetically designed and laid out memorial that leads to the monument with the flame burning in memory of martyrs who lost their lives defending Azerbaijan.
While in Baku, Azerbaijan’s capital, the group participated in meetings with Mr. Fuad Muradov, Chairman of the State Committee on Work with Diaspora; ADA University Rector Ambassador Hafiz Pashayev; Mr. Anar Karimov, Minister of Culture; Mr. Emin Amrullayev, Minister of Education; Azerbaijan Central Election Commission, Chairman Mazahir Panahov; State Committee on Religious Associations, Chairman Mubariz Gurbanli; Mr. Mashur Mammadov and Ms. Ganira Pashayeva, Members of Azerbaijan Parliament; and Maftun Abbasov, Chairman of the Board at Shusha City State Reserve.
The group also held meetings with the Embassy of USA; the Embassy of Israel with Ambassador George Deek; and the Embassy of Turkiye with Ambassador Cahit Bagci.
“The trip reminded us the remarkable qualities of this nation. Young, educated, and globally aware heads of the ministries communicated in English with us. All in all, this was very impressive delegation tour,” said Ms. Tomris Azeri, ASA President, who headed the delegation.
Another highlight of the visit was the valuable time spent in Shusha, cradle of Azerbaijan's music and poetry. The city is under reconstruction and rebuilding with great government attention to the preservation of heritages of ancient history of the region. Additionally, the delegation saw reconstruction and renovation of old Muslim monuments and mosques and the ancient Christian churches. The delegation was made welcome at the Khari Bulbul hotel and Karabakh hotel in Susha.
We are grateful for the reception we received and encouraged and energized by our meetings. We are grateful to Fuad Muradov, the Chairman of the State Committee on Work with Diaspora for an unforgettable trip.
