(MENAFN- AzerNews) An event dedicated to the 100th anniversary of National Leader
Heydar Aliyev was held at the Raphael gallery of the Victoria and
Albert Museum, a major center of history, architecture and culture
of Great Britain, one of the most prestigious museums in the world, Azernews reports.
It should be noted that national leader Heydar Aliyev took part
in the concert and delivered a speech at this venue, where the
event was organized during his visit to the UK in 1998. The
national leader stressed the importance of presenting Azerbaijani
music and art in this historic hall. This significant historical
moment gave another highlight to the event dedicated to the 100th
anniversary of Heydar Aliyev on May 25.
The event, supported by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, was
attended by Baroness Emma Nicholson, Trade Representative of the
British Prime Minister in Azerbaijan, Anar Alakparov, Assistant to
the President of Azerbaijan, Executive Director of the Heydar
Aliyev Foundation, members of the House of Commons of the British
Parliament, Lords, representative of the Milli Majlis for
inter-parliamentary relations between Azerbaijan and Great Britain
The chairman of the group, members of the diplomatic corps
accredited in this country, representatives of the private sector,
well-known public figures, members of the Azerbaijani community of
Great Britain participated.
The event featured an exhibition and concert program dedicated
to the life and work of national leader Heydar Aliyev. The
exhibition featured photographs and information about the life and
political activities of the National Leader, major events in the
history of Azerbaijan, bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and
the UK.
Azerbaijani Ambassador to the UK Elin Suleymanov spoke about the
outstanding merits of National Leader Heydar Aliyev in
strengthening Azerbaijan's position in the world and expanding
interstate relations.
In her speech, Baroness Emma Nicholson, trade representative of
the British Prime Minister in Azerbaijan, called Heydar Aliyev the
founder and reason for the flourishing of modern Azerbaijan.
Chamber orchestra "FeMusa", created by the Azerbaijani violinist
Nazrin Rashidova, who lives in the UK, consisting of
representatives of 25 countries, honored artist Tarzan Sahib
Pashazade, our compatriot, violinist Sabina Rakcheeva, who lives in
London, performed in the concert program.
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