The Republican Azerbaijani National Cultural Centers operating in Uzbekistan have issued a statement marking September 27, Remembrance Day.
The statement said that the memory of those who lost their lives in the Patriotic War was being honored with deep respect and gratitude. It noted that their heroism would live forever in the national memory of the Azerbaijani people.
The statement emphasized that the greatest tribute to the fallen is to help ensure that future generations live in peace, security, mutual respect and cooperation rather than war and confrontation.
The document also highlighted the importance of strengthening peace and stability in the South Caucasus, building mutual trust, and expanding humanitarian and cultural ties between peoples.
It further noted that Azerbaijanis living in Uzbekistan support the further development of friendly relations and the strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan.