An educational event dedicated to Azerbaijan's Independence Restoration Day, celebrated on October 18, was held for students at the Integration Center of Azerbaijanis of Georgia (GAIM) in Marneuli, Georgia.
The event aimed to raise awareness among young ethnic Azerbaijanis about the history of their ancestral homeland's independence, while also highlighting the historical ties and shared values between Azerbaijan and Georgia.
During the gathering, teachers Zülfinaz Aliyeva and Sayali Ismayilova explained the significance of Azerbaijan's restoration of state independence in 1991.
They also introduced students to Georgia's independence history and discussed the struggles of both countries to achieve freedom and sovereignty.
The teachers emphasized the importance of understanding national history, preserving cultural identity and passing historical knowledge on to younger generations.
Following the presentations, an interactive question-and-answer session was organized, focusing on the independence movements, statehood traditions and cultural heritage of Azerbaijan and Georgia.
Students actively participated in discussions, sharing their knowledge and learning more about important events in the two countries' histories.
The activities were designed to improve students' historical understanding and strengthen their connection to national traditions and cultural values.
Azerbaijan restored its independence on October 18, 1991, when the country's Supreme Council adopted the Constitutional Act on State Independence, marking the restoration of sovereignty following decades of Soviet rule.
Georgia had declared its independence earlier that year, on April 9, 1991, following a national referendum.
Both countries subsequently established themselves as independent states after the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
The event in Marneuli highlighted the role of educational and cultural institutions in preserving Azerbaijani identity among communities living outside Azerbaijan, while encouraging younger generations to learn about the shared history of the South Caucasus.