Azerbaijan Celebrates Victory Day at Embassy in Tehran
Ambassador Ali Alizade hosted Victory Day celebrations in Tehran, highlighting reconstruction efforts and new infrastructure projects to strengthen ties with Iran.
The Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Islamic Republic of Iran hosted a celebration for Azerbaijan's Victory Day at the Esteghlal Hotel in Tehran. During the event, Ambassador Ali Alizade addressed Iranian government and military officials, diplomats, and media representatives, describing the 44-day Patriotic War as a turning point in the nation's history.
Alizade credited the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev for the victory and detailed the state's commitment to rebuilding. He noted that Azerbaijan has allocated approximately $17 billion over six years for the reconstruction of liberated territories.
To strengthen bilateral cooperation, Alizade emphasized the restoration of the 132-kilometer border section between Azerbaijan and Iran. He also announced that the new Aghband-Kalaleh bridge is scheduled to open in the coming months. A separate Victory Day ceremony was conducted in Tabriz by the Consulate of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
