Victory Day of Azerbaijan was celebrated in Jordan

On the occasion of November 8 - Victory Day, an event was held in the premises of the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan with the participation of local community representatives, businessmen, as well as members of the Azerbaijani community in Jordan.

Azerbaijan's ambassador to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, H.E. Mr. Eldar Salimov, opened the event which began with the commemoration of our martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the freedom of Azerbaijan, and playing of the national anthems of Azerbaijan and Jordan. Ambassador E.Salimov talked about the arduous political and diplomatic paths leading to this Victory Day, he said that the historical Victory is a holiday of national pride of our people, a celebration of the power of our state.

The ambassador brought to the attention of the event participants that the solidarity, support and unity of our soldiers at the front, citizens at the rear, and compatriots outside the borders of the country are of great importance in liberating the lands of the Motherland from the enemy, which have been under occupation for more than 30 years. E.Salimov said that after the signing of the tripartite statement on November 10, 2020, the Armenian side did not comply with the obligations assumed by the terms of the said document, did not withdraw its illegal military units from our territories, resorted to constant provocations, and as a result created a threat to our national security, territorial integrity and sovereignty. He also said that on September 19-20, 2023, these threats were eliminated as a result of local anti-terrorist measures carried out by our heroic Army.

The ambassador shared with the participants of the event the latest information on the progress of the normalization process between Azerbaijan and Armenia, he mentioned the restoration and reconstruction works carried out in our territories freed from occupation, the return of our internally displaced persons to their ancestral homes, the dangerous situation caused by the mines buried by the Armenian army in our territories and its consequences.

Then the representatives of Jordanian public and the members of Azerbaijani community made their speeches and congratulated Azerbaijani state and people on the occasion of the Victory Day, they expressed that this Victory is a special example for the nations whose lands are under occupation, and wished our friendly country and people continuous peace, tranquility and progress.

Other speakers also said that Jordanian public supported this glorious Victory achieved by our country, and congratulated on the occasion of the Victory and the liberation of our lands.

After the speeches videos dedicated to Victory Day were demonstrated to participants of the event.