BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 20. A delegation led by
Fuad Muradov, Chairman of the State Committee for Work with the
Azerbaijani Diaspora, along with the country’s Ambassador to
Mexico, Seymur Fataliyev, and embassy staff, visited the monument
“Khojaly Genocide” located on Tlakskoake/Khojaly Square in the
capital, Mexico City, and paid tribute to the victims of the
genocide by laying a wreath at the monument, the State Committee’s
press service told Trend.


The visit also included a meeting with Azerbaijanis living in
Mexico. The event began with the performance of the national
anthems of both countries and a commemoration of the martyrs. A
film featuring speeches by President Ilham Aliyev was subsequently
screened.


Speaking at the meeting, Ambassador Seymur Fataliyev spoke about
the rapid development of modern Azerbaijan, the state’s policy
toward the diaspora, and its impact on the activities of the
diaspora in Mexico. He highly praised the contribution of our
compatriots to strengthening cultural and social ties between the
two countries.


Committee Chairman Fuad Muradov emphasized that every
Azerbaijani living abroad is a priority for the state, and noted
that systematic work is being carried out with the diaspora. It was
noted that Azerbaijanis around the world are successfully
integrating into the societies in which they live and are
representing our country with dignity at various international
forums.


The meeting also discussed issues related to strengthening
coordination among Azerbaijanis living in Latin American countries,
as well as the community’s activities during the Patriotic War and
in the post-war period. Community members noted that they had drawn
attention to Armenia’s war crimes through their appeals to
international organizations.


The event also highlighted the importance of the memorandum
signed between the State Committee for Diaspora Affairs and the
Institute of Mexicans Living Abroad, based in Mexico. It was noted
that the document will contribute to expanding cooperation in the
field of diaspora affairs and the implementation of new
initiatives.


Gunel Naghiyeva, a lecturer at CUESEG University in Mexico City,
noted that our country’s achievements instill a sense of pride in
Azerbaijanis living abroad.


The meeting continued with an exchange of views and a discussion
of future areas of cooperation.