Azerbaijani Flag Raised in New York City to Mark Victory Day

New York:A solemn ceremony took place in New York City's historic Bowling Green Park, celebrating Victory Day on November 8 with the raising of Azerbaijan's National Flag. The event was a significant occasion for the Azerbaijani community in the United States.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the ceremony was organized by the Azerbaijani-American Youth Federation, with support from the Permanent Mission of Azerbaijan to the United Nations and the State Committee on Work with Diaspora. It gathered representatives from New York's Azerbaijani community and nearby states.

The event featured speeches by Elshad Aliyev, Deputy Chairman of Azerbaijan's State Committee on Work with Diaspora, and Tofig Musayev, Permanent Representative of Azerbaijan to the United Nations. The raising of the flag was the highlight of the ceremony, symbolizing Azerbaijani pride and unity.