Chisinau:A celebratory event took place in Chisinau to honor November 8 as Victory Day and November 9 as National Flag Day for the Republic of Azerbaijan. The event was hosted by the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Moldova.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the occasion began with the national anthems of Azerbaijan and Moldova. Ambassador Ulvi Bakhshaliyev addressed the gathering, highlighting the historic victory achieved by the Azerbaijani Army under the leadership of Supreme Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev as a significant moment in Azerbaijan's history. He emphasized the victory's role in showcasing the Azerbaijani people's national will and determination, leading to new opportunities for justice and peace in the region.
The Ambassador also mentioned ongoing reconstruction efforts in liberated territories, with significant transformations noted in Garabagh and East Zangezur. He pointed out the return of thousands of former internally displaced persons to their homes through the Great Return Programme. Additionally, the Ambassador recalled the 2009 presidential order by Ilham Aliyev that designated November 9 as National Flag Day.
Moldova's Minister of Internal Affairs, Daniella Misail-Nichitin, expressed her pleasure in attending the event and conveyed her government's wishes for peace and prosperity to the Azerbaijani people. She acknowledged the Azerbaijani community's role in enhancing bilateral relations and welcomed the agreements between Azerbaijan and Armenia made in Washington in August 2025. The Minister also highlighted the importance of reconstruction and the return of displaced persons.
Furthermore, the Minister expressed Moldova's readiness to support humanitarian demining efforts in Azerbaijan, noting the ongoing threat of landmines to safe returns and community recovery.
The event featured a cultural program with performances of Azerbaijani folk and classical songs by Arastun Guliyev, a soloist of the Azerbaijan State Academic Philharmonic, accompanied by pianist Tofig Shikhiyev of the Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre.