(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 24. Approximately
1,000 fellow nationals from 85 countries took part in a
videoconference arranged with the backing of the State Committee
for Work with Diaspora of Azerbaijan, Trend reports.
A video gathering of representatives from“Azerbaijan Houses,”
coordination councils, weekend schools abroad, Azerbaijani
scientists and professors from esteemed universities and research
centers globally, influential figures from diverse fields, along
with cultural and artistic personalities, participated in the
videoconference focused on the outcomes of 2024.
Addressing the opening speech, Chairman of the State Committee
Fuad Muradov informed about the Diaspora policy of the Azerbaijani
state and projects implemented in 2024, talked about the new
important stage of Diaspora building, and expressed gratitude to
compatriots who contributed to this sphere. It was noted that the
cohesion of compatriots, worthily representing our country in the
world, indicates that they are always close to the Azerbaijani
state, and this is the brightest example of forming a strong
Azerbaijani Diaspora.
Following the presentation of a brief video report on the annual
activities of the State Committee and the Azerbaijani Diaspora, a
wide exchange of views on the year's results took place.
Referring to the countless successes achieved last year in the
field of diaspora building, the compatriots highly appreciated the
work done and the projects being implemented and expressed their
proposals. The speakers noted that every year a more systematic
approach is formed in the sphere of bringing our national interests
to the world's attention. They viewed the videoconference, which
has become a tradition, as a powerful political platform forming a
modern conceptual approach to the Diaspora.
In the course of the conference, speeches of Azerbaijani
musicians living abroad were presented, videos prepared by Diaspora
representatives, and collectives of“Azerbaijani Houses” and
weekend schools were demonstrated. Each performance, each video
material, was met with great applause.
The group of compatriots who made an important contribution to
the activity of the Azerbaijani Diaspora was awarded the Azerbaijan
Medal“For Merits in Diaspora Activity” at the videoconference.
The conference participants expressed gratitude to President
Ilham Aliyev and First Vice President Mehriban Aliyeva for their
sensitive attitude and care for the world's Azerbaijanis.
The videoconference concluded with answers to questions from
Diaspora representatives.
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