Baku: A ceremony dedicated to Azerbaijan-Lithuania friendship and the memory of victims of repression was held in Baku.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the event began with the playing of the national anthems of Azerbaijan and Lithuania, symbolizing the mutual respect and historical connection between the two nations.

Lithuanian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Kestutis Va‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬¦¡kelevicius and Secretary of the Azerbaijan Writers' Union Salim Babullaoglu delivered speeches, highlighting the significance of such events in fostering mutual understanding. They emphasized the shared historical experiences of both nations, particularly the severe consequences of political repression in the 20th century.

Family members of Mikayil Mushfig underscored the educational value of these events for the younger generation, stressing the importance of remembering past injustices to promote a more informed future. The ceremony included a minute of silence to honor the memory of repression victims, followed by screenings of the documentary film 'Repression of the Word' and a video prepared by the Lithuanian Embassy.

Discussions at the event focused on the contributions of prominent literary figures such as Mikayil Mushfig, Ahmad Javad, and Huseyn Javid. The event also commemorated well-known Lithuanian personalities who were victims of repression, reinforcing the shared historical experiences between the two countries.