An event to commemorate the 39th anniversary of the death of an outstanding Azerbaijani scientist-ophthalmologist, academician Zarifa Aliyeva has been held in the Ukrainian city of Irpin.
Azerbaijani Ambassador to Ukraine Seymur Mardaliyev, Ukrainian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Yuriy Husyev, Irpin city Mayor Oleksandr Markushyn, Head of SOCAR Representative Office in Ukraine Elchin Mammadov, the diplomats, Irpin city mayor officials, staff of secondary school No 12 named after Zarifa Aliyeva, as well as local media reps attended the commemorative event.
The participants laid flowers at academician Zarifa Aliyeva’s bust in the city of Irpin.
In their remarks, the speakers highlighted the rich life and activity of academician Zarifa Aliyeva.
The participants then visited the secondary school No 12 to familiarize themselves with the museum named after academician Zarifa Aliyeva.
Emil Huseynli
Special correspondent
