Nairobi:The Embassy of Azerbaijan in Kenya, alongside the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) and the International Youth Network, led by Charlene Ruto, daughter of the Kenyan President, organized an event to commemorate November 8 as Azerbaijan's Victory Day.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the event took place at the Kenya Youth Leadership and Innovation Centre, which was established with the support of the Azerbaijan International Development Agency (AIDA). The program featured a panel discussion focusing on Azerbaijan's experiences in conflict resolution, post-conflict reconstruction, humanitarian demining, and efforts towards sustainable peace and regional cooperation.

The event included a video presentation titled 'From Victory to Peace and Reconstruction' and a photo exhibition that showcased Azerbaijan's historic victory and post-conflict recovery efforts. Participants, including Kenyan youth, were informed about reconstruction, development, and humanitarian demining initiatives in the territories liberated by Azerbaijan. Kenyan students studying in Azerbaijan under the Heydar Aliyev International Education Grant Programme also participated live from Baku.

Speakers emphasized the importance of Victory Day, reflecting on the unity and determination shown during the 44-day Patriotic War in 2020, along with Azerbaijan's ongoing commitment to fostering sustainable peace and regional cooperation.

The event concluded with cultural performances of Azerbaijani and Kenyan traditional dances and a reception featuring Azerbaijani national cuisine.