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Bishkek hosted meeting of the Azerbaijani community

2023

Bishkek hosted meeting of the Azerbaijani community

 

 

 

Fuad Muradov, Chairman of the State Committee on Work with Diaspora, met the members of the Azerbaijani community living in Kyrgyz Republic within the framework of the “Year of Heydar Aliyev”.

Azerbaijanis residing in different cities of Kyrgyz Republic came together in Bishkek.

 

 

 

First, State Anthem of Azerbaijan was performed, then the dear memory of Heydar Aliyev, the founder of the modern Azerbaijan, and our martyrs who died for the territorial integrity of our country, was commemorated with a minute of silence.

Event continued with the screening of the film dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of national leader Heydar Aliyev.

Welcoming the participants of the meeting, the Chairman Fuad Muradov delivered a comprehensive report on the multifaceted activity and systematic projects implemented by the state committee. Recalling President Ilham Aliyev’s recommendations sounded at the 5th Congress of World Azerbaijanis regarding the protection of Azerbaijanism ideology and national identity, the Committee Chairman highly appreciated the activity of our diaspora in Kyrgyz Republic. He invited our compatriots to be more active in promoting our language, culture, and emphasized the importance of involving young people in diaspora activity.

 

 

 

Chairman of Kyrgyzstan-Azerbaijan Friendship and Cooperation Society Akif Alaferdov, Chairman of “Irs” Public Union Khansivar Bakhshaliyev and others delivered speeches at the event. They have told that they are proud to be the diaspora of the victorious nation, and highly appreciated the close cooperation of the Committee and our diaspora in Kyrgyzstan.

 

 

 

The medal of the Republic of Azerbaijan “For Service in Diaspora Activity” awarded to Asad Hasanov, a diaspora activist in Kyrgyzstan, was posthumously presented to deceased’s nephew.

At the end of the community meeting, a wide range of ideas were exchanged and questions were answered.

 

 

 

Then, the Chairman of the Committee was a guest of the family of Azerbaijani Alasgar Safarov, who lives in Pervomaysk village of Sokuluk district of Chuy province, near Bishkek. The Committee chairman has been told that currently 26 Azerbaijani families live in this village. Their ancestors were exiled from different regions of Azerbaijan to Kyrgyzstan during the brutal repression of the 1930s. It was stated that Kyrgyzstan became the homeland of five generations of Azerbaijanis during 90 years. It has been mentioned that Kyrgyzstan was one of the first countries to adopt the law “On compensation to victims of repression”, and descendants of Azerbaijanis exposed to repression in 1933 and born before 1956, received compensation.

During the meeting, it was emphasized that our compatriots are attached to their national roots, they love their historical homeland very much, and they feel proud for Azerbaijan’s Victory in Karabakh.

Chairman of Kyrgyzstan-Azerbaijan Friendship and Cooperation Society Akif Alaferdov accompanied the Committee chairman.

 

 

 

It should be noted that Sokuluk district was established on February 5, 1935 as Kaganovichsk district, and it was renamed Sokuluk in July 6, 1957. According to, 2009 population census, the total number of the Azerbaijanis of Sokuluk district has made up 2299.

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]]> Prague hosts a meeting of the Azerbaijani community https://rizegungazetesi.com/prague-hosts-a-meeting-of-the-azerbaijani-community-h51029.html Tue, 31 Oct 2023 13:47:15 +0000 https://1453kralmedya.com/prague-hosts-a-meeting-of-the-azerbaijani-community-h51029.html

 

 

Prague hosts a meeting of the Azerbaijani community

, 2023

Prague hosts a meeting of the Azerbaijani community

 

 

 

Chairman of the State Committee on Work with Diaspora, Fuad Muradov, met with the members of the Azerbaijani community living in Prague. The meeting was held within the framework of the “Year of Heydar Aliyev”.

Members of the Azerbaijani community living in different cities of the Czech Republic, employees of the State Committee on Work with Diaspora and the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Czech Republic attended the meeting.

The event began with the National Anthem of Azerbaijan and continued with one minute silence, as a mark of respect to the dear memory of martyrs, who died for the territorial integrity of our country and the victims of the Barda terror attack.

 

 

Then the film, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of the founder of the modern Azerbaijan, national leader Heydar Aliyev was presented and the video on the theme “The promise given to the people turned into reality” reflecting Azerbaijan’s glorious Victory was screened.

After welcoming the participants of the meeting, the Chairman of the Committee congratulated our compatriots on the occasion of full restoration of Azerbaijan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity under the leadership of the President, Supreme Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev. He, on behalf of the World Azerbaijanis, expressed his gratitude to our head of state and our heroic soldiers for raising the State Flag of Azerbaijan in Khankendi, Khojaly, Askeran and Aghdara.

The Committee Chairman gave a brief report on the multifaced activities of the Committee, systematic projects, coordination councils, Azerbaijani houses, weekend Azerbaijani schools, Summer Camps of Diaspora Youth.

He emphasized the importance of protecting the characteristics features of Azerbaijanism ideology and national identity, and recalled the recommendations of the head of state to our compatriots living abroad sounded at the 5th Congress of World Azerbaijanis. He thanked Eldar Valiyev, Leyla Begim Jafarova and Farid Amiraliyev for their active participation in the promotion of Azerbaijani truths in the Czech Republic.

 

 

 

Adish Mammadov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Czech Republic, has one more time recalled that series of events, held in various countries of the world, including the Czech Republic, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the national leader Heydar Aliyev. The ambassador highly appreciated the role of our diaspora in the Czech Republic and invited our compatriots to be more active in promoting our culture and art abroad by taking efficient and purposeful steps.

 

 

 

The Azerbaijani diplomat also spoke about the reasons behind the smear campaign, being currently waged by some forces in Europe against Azerbaijan. He drew attention to the fact that the Azerbaijani Army, under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev, saved the world from a conflict and within the last 3 years Azerbaijan has completely rebuilt the territories destroyed by Armenians in front of the “eyes of the world”.

 

 

 

Diaspora representatives – Rena Abubekirova, Azerbaijani language teacher of “Buta” weekend school, Leyla Begim Jafarova, chairwoman of “Natavan” Society, member of Azerbaijan Writers Union, Poetry Society and European Writers’ Congress, Farid Amiraliyev, member of “Elson Grand” organization delivered speeches at the event.

 

 

 

 

Then, Leyla Begim Jafarova and Farid Amiraliyev were elected coordinators of the Coordinating Council of Eastern European Azerbaijanis.

A proposal regarding the opening an Azerbaijan House in Prague, put forward by the community members was unanimously supported.

On behalf of the committee, letters of thanks were presented to active member of the Azerbaijani diaspora in the Czech Republic.

 

 

 

 

In the artistic part of the meeting, the songs “Azerbaijan”, “Mother” and “People will say Heydar ” were performed by Janel Najafli, winner of prestigious music competitions and a violinist who was nominated as “Person of the Year” in the Czech Republic for her achievements gained in 2020.

It should be noted that currently 20 Azerbaijani Houses operates in 14 countries of the world, while the number of the Coordination Councils of Azerbaijanis reached 15 and covers 36 countries.

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]]> Sancar Turkish Cultural and Community Center hosted a meeting of the Azerbaijani community members https://rizegungazetesi.com/sancar-turkish-cultural-and-community-center-hosted-a-meeting-of-the-azerbaijani-community-members-h48101.html Tue, 01 Aug 2023 07:38:55 +0000 https://1453kralmedya.com/sancar-turkish-cultural-and-community-center-hosted-a-meeting-of-the-azerbaijani-community-members-h48101.html

 

 

 

 

Sancar Turkish Cultural and Community Center hosted a meeting of the Azerbaijani community members

 

, 2023

 

 

 

Sancar Turkish Cultural and Community Center hosted a meeting of the Azerbaijani community members

 

 

 

The Chappell Hill based Sancar Turkish Cultural and Community Center hosted a meeting of the Azerbaijani community members living in North Carolina and an art exhibition “Azerbaijan – My Land, My Soul” dedicated to our country.

Employees of the State Committee, officials of the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the United States, representatives of the local communities and Turkish diaspora, as well as southern Azerbaijanis participated in the event organized by North Carolina based Azerbaijan Friendship Organization. State Committee rendered support to the event.

 

 

 

 

Fuad Muradov, Chairman of the State Committee on Work with Diaspora, highly appreciated the support of the Turkish cultural center named after the Nobel laureate Aziz Sanjar, a pride of the entire Turkic world. It has been mentioned that it is not the first case, that this center renders support to the Azerbaijani diaspora members. Thus, this center hosted several events including a solemn ceremony on the first anniversary of Azerbaijan’s Victory Day organized by our compatriots. “Beside contributing to the development of friendly relations between the United States and Türkiye, this center supports individuals who want to integrate into American society” told Fuad Muradov.

Committee Chairman presented the medals of the Republic of Azerbaijan “For services in Diaspora activity” to Aziz Sanjar, a great friend of Azerbaijan and a world-renowned scientist, and Gunel Krishnan, head of Azerbaijani Association of Minnesota.

Both Aziz Sanjar and Gunel Krishnan expressed their deep gratitude for fair evaluation of their activities. “Azerbaijan is my homeland”, mentioned Aziz Sanjar in his speech.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adika Igbal, chairwoman of the Azerbaijan Friendship Organization, spoke about the projects implemented by the diaspora organization, and gave a brief information about the works of our southern compatriots – Azerbaijani artists Lala Baghirzade (Laleh Bagherzadi) and Bahram Yusifi (Bahram Yousifi).

“My goal is to introduce Azerbaijani culture to all communities living in the state of North Carolina. Here, I want to show rich culture and traditions of our people to those who are not familiar with Azerbaijan,” Lala Baghirzade told.

 

 

 

Azerbaijani artists were presented with a set of “Khari bulbul” and “Kalagayi” on behalf of the State Committee. The art pieces displayed in the exhibition aroused great interest among the participants of the event, including representatives of the local community. The exhibition continued with the performance of the “City Lights Jazz” music group.

It should be noted that Lala Baghirzade (Laleh Bagherzadi) of Azerbaijani origin is a graduate of Urmia University and North Carolina State University. She works as a plant physiologist at Raleigh region branch of the United States Department of Agriculture. Her dream of painting came true in the United States. In 2020, she won the first place at the “We Are All Chained” art exhibition held in New York City. Lala Baghirzade takes an active part in the events organized by the Azerbaijani diaspora operating in the United States.

 

 

 

 

 

Bahram Yusifi was born in Piranshahr, Iran. He received his bachelor’s degree in graphic arts and painting, and completed his master’s degree in oriental studies at the Art University in Tehran. He devoted 23 years of his life to the art of painting and taught painting in schools and various institutions. The expression of feelings and emotions are distinctive features of his works. He is the owner of more than 60 awards.

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]]> Miami, Florida hosted a concert “Songs from Motherland” and a meeting with the Azerbaijani community https://rizegungazetesi.com/miami-florida-hosted-a-concert-songs-from-motherland-and-a-meeting-with-the-azerbaijani-community-h48043.html Sat, 29 Jul 2023 19:38:11 +0000 https://1453kralmedya.com/miami-florida-hosted-a-concert-songs-from-motherland-and-a-meeting-with-the-azerbaijani-community-h48043.html

 

 

 

 

 

Miami, Florida hosted a concert “Songs from Motherland” and a meeting with the Azerbaijani community
28 July, 2023

 

 

 

Miami, Florida hosted a concert “Songs from Motherland” and a meeting with the Azerbaijani community

 

 

“Songs from Motherland” – a concert dedicated to Azerbaijan and a meeting with Azerbaijani community were held in Miami, US.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Representatives of the Turkish diaspora also attended the event, held with the support of the State Committee on Work with Diaspora and organized by the Azerbaijani Community of Florida.

 

 

 

In his welcoming speech, Committee Chairman Fuad Muradov expressed his deep gratitude to the community members for conducting a wide awareness campaign in Florida, US during the 44-day Patriotic War.

 

 

 

 

 

Committee Chairman recalled the recommendations of President Ilham Aliyev sounded at the Fifth Congress of the World Azerbaijanis held in Shusha: “Of course, all of us – Azerbaijanis living in Azerbaijan – want Azerbaijanis living abroad to be in close contact with their historical homeland. It would be great if the Azerbaijanis could come to Azerbaijan with their family at least once a year – especially to the liberated lands”.

 

 

 

Then he gave detailed information about the unity mechanisms of the Azerbaijani communities abroad, which will serve as a basis for the solidarity of our compatriots and promotion of the Azerbaijani truth and culture in the post-war period. Committee Chairman also spoke about the activity of Coordination Councils, Azerbaijan Houses and Azerbaijani weekend schools.

 

 

 

 

Esmira Bayramova, the head of the Florida Azerbaijani Community, Lala Orujova, a member of the management board of the Association of Azerbaijani Students at Nova Southeast University, and Darya Hodai, a writer of South Azerbaijani origin, author of the book “Jirtdan’s Halloween”, delivered speech at the event. They talked about the activities of the organizations they represent and the works done in this direction.

 

 

 

 

Community members expressed their gratitude to the State Committee on Work with Diaspora for the meeting and the concert program. The importance of the Committee’s support in bringing our compatriots together and conveying the Azerbaijani truths to the local community was once again highlighted.

 

 

 

 

 

Following the official part of the event, US-based Azerbaijani musician Khan Beyli (Shirvan Aghabeyli), performed a solo concert “Songs of the Motherland”. dedicated to Azerbaijan. “Call me”, “I loveAzeri land”, “Azerbaijani beauty”, “Come to my place”, “Reyhan”, “Lie” and other Azerbaijani folk and composer songs were performed at the concert. Khan Beyli’s performance was greeted with applause.

Our compatriots pointed out that this concert had played an important role in bringing Azerbaijanis together. It was mentioned that the number of concerts of the Azerbaijani musicians living abroad should be increased in future.

 

 

 

 

Khan Beyli, musician of Azerbaijani origin, was born in Ukraine. His family moved from Azerbaijan to Ukraine in the late 80s. He received his first musical education in Ukraine, and then continued his studies in Azerbaijan and Boston, MA. He has graduated from Berklee College of Music. He started his career as a musician in New York, and continues in Florida. He prefers to sing Azerbaijani songs and performs them in all his concerts.

 

 

 

 

State Committee on Work with Diaspora supports the activity of the talented diaspora members in the fields of culture, art and sports.

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]]> A meeting with Azerbaijani community was held in Rome https://rizegungazetesi.com/a-meeting-with-azerbaijani-community-was-held-in-rome-h44901.html Sat, 06 May 2023 09:28:13 +0000 https://1453kralmedya.com/a-meeting-with-azerbaijani-community-was-held-in-rome-h44901.html

 

 

 

A meeting with Azerbaijani community was held in Rome

, 2023

A meeting with Azerbaijani community was held in Rome

Rome, Italy hosted a meeting of the Azerbaijani community held within the framework of 100th anniversary of the birth of Heydar Aliyev, founder of modern Azerbaijan.

The meeting started with the National Anthem of Azerbaijan.

Elshad Aliyev, Deputy Chairman of the State Committee on Work with Diaspora, welcomed meeting participants and spoke about Heydar Aliyev’s unparalleled services in the sphere of diaspora-building, his role at bringing World Azerbaijanis together. Elshad Aliyev has noted that Heydar Aliyev’s political course is now being continued by President Ilham Aliyev efficiently.

Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Italy Rashad Aslanov, speaking at the event, recalled the essential role that Heydar Aliyev played in establishing relations between the two countries. Mr. Ambassador also spoke about important tasks ahead and emphasized the need for consistent activity by the Azerbaijani community.

 

 

 

 

The meeting continued with the demonstration of a video reflecting the life and activities of the great leader of Azerbaijan.

Later, the participants were informed about the activity of the State Committee, the implemented projects, the current situation of Azerbaijani diaspora in Italy. The participants have been told that the fourth Summer Camp of Diaspora Youth will be held in Nakhchivan within the framework of the “Year of Heydar Aliyev”.

The meeting ended up with exchanging of ideas.

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]]> A meeting with Azerbaijani community was held in San Jose https://rizegungazetesi.com/a-meeting-with-azerbaijani-community-was-held-in-san-jose-h43236.html Thu, 13 Apr 2023 06:40:46 +0000 https://1453kralmedya.com/a-meeting-with-azerbaijani-community-was-held-in-san-jose-h43236.html

 

 

 

A meeting with Azerbaijani community was held in San Jose
, 2023
A meeting with Azerbaijani community was held in San Jose

The employees of the State Committee on Work with Diaspora met with Azerbaijanis living in San Jose and surrounding cities of California.

 

 

 

 

The meeting started with the national anthems of Azerbaijan and US, followed by one-minute silence to honour those, who sacrificed their lives for the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan.

In her opening speech, Aynur Aghayeva, head of Azerbaijan Cultural Society of Northern California, spoke about the organization she leads.

The event continued with the demonstration of videos covering the activity of the Committee. Then, Diaspora March was played.

After greeting the meeting participants, Fuad Muradov, chairman of the State Committee on Work with Diaspora expressed his gratitude to the community members for conducting extensive information campaign and organizing large scale actions across the US during Second Karabakh War and post-war period.

Committee chairman recalled President Ilham Aliyev’s recommendations sounded at the Fifth Congress of World Azerbaijanis and gave information about multi-sided activity of the State Committee, Coordination Councils, Azerbaijani Houses and weekend Azerbaijani schools, Summer Camps of Diaspora Youth and other large-scaled projects.

 

 

 

In their speeches, Ramiz Dashdemirov, Consul of the Consulate General of Azerbaijan in Los Angeles and employee of Azerbaijani embassy in US shared their own opinions about the activity of Azerbaijani community and provided recommendations in this regard.

It has been noted that city of San Jose hosts the largest number of Azerbaijanis living in California, US. Our young compatriots work mainly in the fields of science and IT.

Furthermore, a video of President Ilham Aliyev’s speech on the occasion of Victory Day was presented.

Representatives of diaspora organizations operating in California, active members of diaspora and US also attended the meeting. The attention was drawn to the results of the consistent, purposeful and systematic work carried out in the direction of the institution of the Azerbaijani diaspora.

Our compatriots thanked the chairman and staff of the Committee for gathering together the Azerbaijanis living in California, US and for taking such a close interest in them. They assessed this meeting as one of the important steps taken in the direction of formation of a network of Azerbaijanis living abroad. Our compatriots have told that they will continue to defend the just position of Azerbaijan in their countries of residence, and they will always uphold and promote the interests of our people and our Republic.

The meeting ended with mutual exchange of ideas.

 

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]]> Press Release Regarding Türkiye’s Obtaining Observer Status in the Andean Community https://rizegungazetesi.com/press-release-regarding-turkiyes-obtaining-observer-status-in-the-andean-community-h34907.html Sun, 04 Sep 2022 16:34:17 +0000 https://1453kralmedya.com/press-release-regarding-turkiyes-obtaining-observer-status-in-the-andean-community-h34907.html

 

 

 

No: 277, 4 September 2022, Press Release Regarding Türkiye’s Obtaining Observer Status in the Andean Community

 

Within the scope of our developing relations with the Latin America and Caribbean region, we continue our efforts to strengthen our cooperation with the countries of the region on multilateral platforms and to institutionalize our relations with regional institutions for this purpose.

In this framework, our application for observer membership to the Andean Community, one of the leading economic integration organizations of the region, of which Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia are members, was accepted by consensus at the Foreign Ministers Commission meeting held in Lima, the capital of Peru, on 29 August 2022 and herewith, Türkiye has become an observer member of the Andean Community.

As a result of the decision that came into force on September 2, 2022, we believe that our cooperation with the Andean Community and its members, which will further develop from now on, will contribute to the strengthening of our political dialogue with the region, as well as deepening and diversifying our economic and commercial relations.

 

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