20th anniversary of restoration of state independence of Azerbaijan marked in Estonia

The Tallinn-based Azerbaijani culture center "Aidan" organized a ceremony dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the restoration of state independence of Azerbaijan. The event was held at the City Hall of the Estonia’s capital. Former president of Estonia Arnold Rüütel, MPs, representatives of diplomatic corps, the Azerbaijani community, state officials, businessmen and media representatives attended the event.

Member of Estonian parliament, Chairman of parliamentary friendship group of Azerbaijan-Estonia Eldar Efendiyev welcomed the participants. Congratulating the participants on the 20th anniversary of regaining independence, the Vice-Chancellor of the Ministry of Culture of Estonia on cultural diversity and external relations Anne-Lee Reimaa emphasized that the Azerbaijani community is one of the most organized ones in Estonia.

In his speech, Vice Mayor of Tallinn Kylvartu Michael said that Azerbaijan is far from Estonia, but "this country is not stranger to us." “Stories are similar, at the end of the last century, 20 years ago, our country also gained independence,” he said. The evening also featured Azerbaijani music, performed by Estonian musicians. The guests also tried the delicious cuisine of Azerbaijan.

The 20th anniversary of the restoration of Azerbaijan’s state independence was also marked in Canada, Bulgaria, Sweden and other countries.


/AzerTAc/