BAKU: The Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Azerbaijan, Peter Michalko, marked the Day of Restoration of Azerbaijan's Independence by sharing a special publication dedicated to this significant national event, as reported by Trend News Agency. According to Trend News Agency, the publication featured a congratulatory message from Ambassador Michalko, stating, "Congratulations to Azerbaijan and its people on the occasion of the Day of Restoration of Independence!" This gesture underscores the strong diplomatic ties and mutual respect between the European Union and Azerbaijan. The day is of great importance in Azerbaijan, celebrating the nation's sovereignty and reflecting on its historical journey. The Day of Restoration of Independence commemorates the momentous date of October 18, 1991, when the Supreme Council of the Republic of Azerbaijan adopted the Constitutional Act "On State Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan." This pivotal document not only referenced the Declaration of Independence of May 28, 1918, but also the declaration by the Supreme Council of the Republic of Azerbaijan "On the restoration of state independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan" made on August 30, 1991. It firmly established that the Republic of Azerbaijan is the rightful successor to the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic. Today, as Azerbaijan observes the 33rd anniversary of this historic day, the publication shared by EU Ambassador Michalko serves as a reminder of the enduring friendship and cooperative spirit that exists between Azerbaijan and the European Union.