BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 29. A gala concert
dedicated to May 28 — Azerbaijan’s Independence Day — was held at
the historic San Lazaro Legislative Palace in Mexico with the
support of the Mexican Chamber of Deputies and Azerbaijan’s State
Committee for Work with Diaspora, and organized by the Embassy of
Azerbaijan in Mexico, Trend reports.


The event was attended by representatives of the Mexican
government, parliamentarians, members of the diplomatic corps, and
representatives of business, academic, and scientific communities,
as well as media representatives, members of the Azerbaijani
diaspora, and friends of Azerbaijan.


In his opening remarks, Azerbaijan’s Ambassador Extraordinary
and Plenipotentiary to Mexico, Seymur Fataliyev, emphasized the
significance of the 108th anniversary of the establishment of the
Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, noting that it was the first
secular, parliamentary, and democratic republic in the Muslim
East.


The address highlighted that, despite its relatively short
period of existence, the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic established
important foundations in the history of national statehood. It was
noted that the introduction of women’s suffrage, the establishment
of a parliamentary system of governance, and the implementation of
democratic reforms constituted significant milestones in the
country’s state-building process.


Particular emphasis was also placed on the historical role of
National Leader Heydar Aliyev in strengthening Azerbaijani
statehood and contributing to the development of modern
Azerbaijan.


The event additionally addressed the measures undertaken to
promote peace and cooperation between Azerbaijan and Armenia in the
post-conflict period, while underscoring Azerbaijan’s strategic
importance as a transport and energy bridge within the Eurasian
region.


The speech mentioned the importance of President Ilham Aliyev's
declaration of 2026 as the "Year of Urban Planning and
Architecture" in Azerbaijan, expressed satisfaction with the
successful organization of the 13th Session of the World Urban
Forum (WUF13) held in Baku, and expressed satisfaction with
Mexico's representation with a high-level delegation, and noted
that Mexico's acceptance of hosting WUF14 would make new
contributions to the development of Azerbaijani-Mexican
cooperation.


The speech noted that Azerbaijan-Mexico relations have been
developing dynamically in recent times, interparliamentary
cooperation, mutual visits, and humanitarian relations have
expanded. It was noted that the activities of the Mexico-Azerbaijan
Friendship Group in the Mexican Chamber of Deputies have made a
significant contribution to the development of relations. In
conclusion, confidence was expressed that the friendly and
cooperative relations between the peoples of Azerbaijan and Mexico
will be further strengthened.


Later, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, Maria
Teresa Mercado Perez, who spoke as the main guest at the event,
first of all thanked the Azerbaijani ambassador for the invitation
to the event and, on behalf of the Mexican Ministry of Foreign
Affairs, conveyed her most sincere congratulations to the people
and government of Azerbaijan on the occasion of Independence Day.
She noted that despite the geographical distance, today marks the
friendship of the two peoples who are close to each other.


The deputy minister, emphasizing that Azerbaijan, located at the
crossroads of Europe and Asia, has played an important role as a
bridge between civilizations since ancient times, said that Mexico
highly appreciates the fact that Azerbaijan connects different
cultures, languages, and trade routes. She noted that both
countries make a significant contribution to promoting
intercultural dialogue, cooperation, and peace at the international
level.


The deputy minister also underscored that one of the main values
​​that unites Mexico and Azerbaijan is deep respect for
sovereignty, national identity, and the dignity of peoples.


She noted that, despite the relatively young nature of relations
between Mexico and Azerbaijan, they have developed and enriched
over time in various fields thanks to diplomatic efforts and
political will.


The official highlighted that both countries have demonstrated a
common position in multilateral platforms such as the UN, defending
basic principles such as respect for international law, peaceful
resolution of disputes, and cooperation between sovereign
states.







She said that high-level mutual visits, political consultations,
and inter-parliamentary dialogue are of particular importance in
the political sphere, and that these relations serve to further
strengthen cooperation between the legislative bodies of both
countries.


The deputy minister expressed his deep gratitude for the
solidarity and support shown by the Azerbaijani government during
the floods that occurred in several regions of Mexico. She said
that this once again confirms that friendship is further
strengthened through real support and solidarity shown in difficult
times.


At the global level, Azerbaijan's hosting of COP29 in Baku was
highly appreciated. The deputy minister emphasized that this
important platform once again demonstrates Azerbaijan's commitment
to the climate agenda and promoting common solutions for the future
of the planet.


Besides, she pointed out that today Mexico sees Azerbaijan as a
dynamically developing, friendly country that plays an increasingly
active and constructive role in the international arena. The main
values ​​that unite the countries are the concept of international
relations based on cooperation, mutual respect, and dialogue
between sovereign states. It was noted that these principles have
been the foundation of the bilateral relations for more than 30
years.


Speaking next, the Head of the Mexico-Azerbaijan Friendship
Group, MP Dulce Maria Villegas Guarneros, first of all, noted that
it's a great honor for her to participate in this event as the head
of the said friendship group. She said that today's event is an
important platform that emphasizes the importance of relations
between the two countries.


The MP also stressed that Azerbaijan, while maintaining its
commitment to its historical, cultural, and artistic heritage, has
become a country playing an increasingly active role in the
international arena. That's why this holiday is not only of
national, but also of great diplomatic importance.


The speech, on behalf of the Mexican Chamber of Deputies, once
again emphasized the importance of further strengthening
cooperation, mutual understanding, and rapprochement between Mexico
and Azerbaijan.


Following the speeches, the guests were presented with a special
concert program, consisting mainly of works by Azerbaijani and
Mexican composers. The gala concert program, which was created with
the participation of People's Artist of Azerbaijan, conductor
Yalchin Adigozalov, soloist Seljan Fermor-Hesketh, and an orchestra
led by an Azerbaijani living in Mexico, Nana Babayeva, was met with
great interest and applause by the guests.


The event was broadcast live on the official social media
channels of the Mexican Chamber of Deputies.


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