US Columbia University Hosts Event Marking World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day (PHOTO)
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 8. An event dedicated
to December 31 - World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day and the New Year
was held at Columbia University in New York City, USA, Trend reports, citing
Azerbaijan's State Committee on Work with Diaspora.
The event, organized by the Azerbaijani-American Youth
Federation (AAYF), brought together Azerbaijani and international
students from Columbia University, as well as students from various
US states, including Iowa, Georgia, and beyond.
The event began with a moment of silence in honor of the victims
of the Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) flight crash near Aktau, which
was en route from Baku to Grozny.
Leyla Aslanova, AAYF Chairperson, delivered an opening speech,
highlighting that the unity and solidarity of Azerbaijanis further
strengthen the nation.
Farid Akhundov, a board member of AAYF, expressed condolences to
the families of the crash victims and wished a speedy recovery to
the injured.
Attendees had the opportunity to meet one another and share
experiences. An interactive quiz on the history and culture of
Azerbaijan was held, with winners of the top three spots receiving
prizes.
The event concluded with an exchange of views among
participants.
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