Fuad Muradov, Chairman of the State Committee on Work with Diaspora of the Republic of Azerbaijan, met with the Azerbaijani community in Belgium.
The meeting—held at the Embassy of Azerbaijan to the Kingdom of Belgium and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg—opened with the playing of our National Anthem and a moment of remembrance for our martyrs who gave their lives for the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
“Under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev, our targeted and successful diaspora policy is reflected in the activities of Azerbaijani communities abroad,” Muradov said in his remarks. He noted that following the historic victory, Azerbaijanis abroad have become highly active and effective in the information war, diplomatic initiatives, and lobbying efforts.
Members of the community were given detailed information about the systematically implemented projects designed to unite Azerbaijanis worldwide.
Vagif Sadigov, Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Belgium and Luxembourg, praised the gathering and expressed his appreciation for the diaspora’s efforts.
Representatives of the “Fireland” Azerbaijani Community Association, the Belgium Azerbaijan Federation (BAF), “MADANI – Cultural, Sports, Thought, Solidarity and Future Opportunities Platform for Azerbaijanis,” Radio Octo, the BUTAM Azerbaijani Cultural Association, and the Irs-Azerbaijan Belgium Student Association reported on their activities and shared suggestions. They emphasized that, by coming together on modern platforms, they have created a stronger, more productive, and more effective environment for unity, and expressed growing interest in such meetings.
Questions from attendees were answered.
Ayhan Demirci, Chair of the Belgium–Azerbaijan Friendship Society, was awarded the “For Service in Diaspora Activities” medal of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
A coordinator for Belgium was elected for the Netherlands–Belgium Azerbaijani Coordination Council.
In the artistic segment, Azerbaijani children and youth performed national music and dances, receiving continuous applause.
