BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 30. On March 29, an
event dedicated to the "31 March - Day of Genocide of Azerbaijanis"
and the 10th anniversary of the "April Battles" was held in Ottawa,
Trend reports, citing the Azerbaijani Embassy in Canada.
The event was organized jointly by the Embassy and the
“Karabakh” Azerbaijani Language School, with the support of the
Azerbaijani Diaspora Support Fund. The gathering was attended by
members of the embassy staff, representatives of the Azerbaijani
diaspora and local community, as well as students studying in
Ottawa.
The event commenced with an introductory address by Vusal
Suleymanov, the Chargé d'Affaires of the Azerbaijani Embassy. He
provided an overview of the genocidal acts committed by Armenians
against Azerbaijanis over various periods of history, emphasizing
the profound moral and historical significance of the "April
Battles" for the Azerbaijani people. In his address, Süleymanov
also informed the participants about Azerbaijan's post-war recovery
efforts, its reconstruction initiatives, and the country’s policies
aimed at ensuring peace and stability in the region.
Following this, teachers Vusala Ahmadova and Ulviyya Rahimova
from the Azerbaijani Language School presented a detailed
information of the historical origins of the centuries-old
genocidal policies against the Azerbaijani people. They highlighted
that the "April Battles" marked the beginning of Azerbaijan's
significant military victory in the Patriotic War.
Throughout the event, speeches were delivered by members of the
Azerbaijani community, and patriotic films were screened to further
engage and inspire the audience.
