Fuad Muradov, Chairman of the State Committee for Diaspora
Affairs of Azerbaijan, held a meeting with the Azerbaijani
community in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg during his visit to the
Benelux countries.
Azernews reports, citing the State Committee,
the gathering began with the performance of the Azerbaijani
national anthem and a solemn tribute to the memory of those who
sacrificed their lives defending Azerbaijan’s territorial
integrity.
During the meeting, Chairman Muradov spoke about projects aimed
at expanding connections among compatriots abroad. He emphasized
the strategic role of the diaspora in the information war, their
steadfast stance, and commitment to national values.
“Under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev, Azerbaijan’s
diaspora policy has empowered Azerbaijani communities abroad to
adapt their activities to new and modern challenges, making the
enhancement of our country’s international reputation their primary
goal,” he noted.
Vagif Sadigov, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of
Azerbaijan to Belgium and Luxembourg, praised the organization of
the community meeting in Luxembourg. He highlighted the positive
dynamics of diaspora activism and noted the growing interest among
compatriots in diaspora-building efforts in recent years.
Seymur Ahmadov, founder of the Azerbaijan-Luxembourg Friendship
Association (“LuxAz”), provided an overview of the association’s
activities and expressed gratitude to the Azerbaijani government
for its attention and support to the community in Luxembourg.
The meeting included discussions on various aspects of the
community’s work, broad exchanges of views, and responses to
questions from attendees. Members of the diaspora proposed
initiatives aimed at further developing the community, enhancing
knowledge and experience sharing, and deepening relations among its
members.
At the conclusion, a coordinator for Luxembourg was elected to
the Netherlands-Belgium Coordination Council of Azerbaijanis.