A series of events was held in the Turkish city of Iğdır to mark the sixth anniversary of November 8 – Victory Day.
A march attended by thousands of people took place in the city centre to celebrate the glorious victory achieved by Azerbaijan in the 44-day Patriotic War, thanks to the heroism of the Azerbaijani Army under the leadership of Victorious Supreme Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev.
Participants marched along Iğdır’s main streets and avenues, waving the national flags of Azerbaijan and Türkiye.
The march, held in a highly spirited and enthusiastic atmosphere, highlighted that the historic victory had created new realities in the region and that November 8 – Victory Day was one of the most glorious pages in the history of the Azerbaijani people’s heroism. The slogan “One nation, two states” was chanted, demonstrating the countries’ unbreakable solidarity.
Another ceremonial event dedicated to the sixth anniversary of Azerbaijan’s historic victory in the Patriotic War was also held in Iğdır.
The event was jointly organised by the State Committee on Work with the Diaspora of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Consulate General of Azerbaijan in Kars, the Iğdır Governor’s Office and the Iğdır Azerbaijan House. It was attended by Turkish state and public representatives, diaspora activists, family members of martyrs and local residents.
The event began with the national anthems of both countries, followed by a respectful tribute to the memory of the martyrs.
A documentary was then screened about the historic victory in the Karabakh war, the liberation of Shusha, and the transformation of the khari bulbul flower into a symbol of national unity, victory and the cherished memory of the martyrs.
Azerbaijan’s Consul General in Kars, Qoşqar Zeynalov; Aynurə İbrahimli, the mother of Senior Lieutenant Elchin Ibrahimli, who was killed in the Aghdam direction during the anti-terrorist measures carried out on September 19, 2023; and Ziya Zakir Acar, head of the Iğdır Azerbaijan House, delivered speeches.
The speakers discussed the significance of the historic victory achieved by the Azerbaijani Army in the 44-day Patriotic War under the leadership of Victorious Supreme Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev. They emphasised that the liberation of the country’s territories from occupation represented a triumph of the Azerbaijani people’s national will, unity and solidarity. They also highlighted the importance of the strong brotherly ties between Azerbaijan and Türkiye, as well as their shared history and national and spiritual values.
It was noted that Victory Day was a day of pride and joy not only for Azerbaijan but for the entire Turkic world.
The artistic programme featured a concert by the Song and Dance Ensemble of the Nakhchivan State Philharmonic. Performances of Azerbaijani music and traditional dances created a festive atmosphere for those attending.
The “Khari Bulbul” handicrafts exhibition, organised by the Iğdır Governor’s Office as part of the event, also attracted considerable interest. The exhibition featured handmade works reflecting Azerbaijan’s rich cultural heritage, national handicraft traditions and the symbols of Karabakh.
The series of events in Iğdır was particularly significant in sharing the joy of Azerbaijan’s victory with compatriots living in Türkiye and the public of the brotherly country, while once again demonstrating the strength of Azerbaijan–Türkiye brotherhood, national solidarity and shared values.