Stockholm:A classical music concert dedicated to Azerbaijan's November 8 Victory Day was held in Stockholm, marking a significant cultural event for the Azerbaijani community in Sweden.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the concert took place in the Baroque Hall of the Swedish History Museum, organized by Azerbaijani pianist Aynur Malikova. It was supported by the State Committee on Work with Diaspora, the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Sweden, and organized jointly with the Garabagh and SAF organizations.

The event drew attendance from diplomatic representatives in Sweden, employees of the State Committee on Work with Diaspora, members of the Azerbaijani diaspora from various Swedish cities, and classical music enthusiasts. Ayda Amir Hashimi, Stockholm coordinator of the Coordination Council of Scandinavian Azerbaijanis, highlighted the concert's deep historical and spiritual significance, commemorating the sixth anniversary of Azerbaijan's victory in the 44-day Patriotic War.

Azerbaijan's Ambassador to Sweden, Elnur Sultanov, congratulated participants on the Victory Day and State Flag Day, emphasizing the enduring memory of the martyrs who fought for Azerbaijan's sovereignty. He remarked on the national strength and unity symbolized by Victory Day, achieved under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev.

Samir Bayramov, adviser to the Chairman of the State Committee on Work with Diaspora, expressed gratitude to attendees and stressed the importance of such events in preserving Azerbaijani culture and identity abroad. The concert featured performances by Azerbaijani and European composers, including works by Fikret Amirov, Gara Garayev, and Uzeyir Hajibeyli, alongside pieces by Giacomo Puccini, Frédéric Chopin, and Edvard Grieg. The performances were met with enthusiastic applause from the audience.