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Appeal from Ilham Aliyev to the world Azerbaijanis
The President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev appealed to the world Azerbaijanis on the occasion of December 31 Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day.
In recent years, due to the consistent support of the Government, the Azerbaijani Diaspora has become more organized and cohesive. Aliyev welcomed the integration of compatriots living abroad into their societies, active in their social, political, economic and cultural life. This contributes to the expansion of international relations of Azerbaijan, bringing the realities of Azerbaijan to the world community.
Significantly extend the cultural centers of Azerbaijan, which have already been opened in Moscow, Houston, Paris, Kocaeli.
Further, the letter states the successes of Azerbaijan in the international arena in the past year, the recognition of which is the decision to hold the 2015 Baku European Olympic Games.
Azerbaijan, the message says, plays an important role in the formation of a platform for dialogue between civilizations and cultures.
Aliyev calls on all Azerbaijanis to consolidate the good of future socio-economic progress of the country and a just settlement of the Karabakh conflict, the prosperity of the country and the protection of its international position. -06D-
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