Lachin: ‘107 years ago, the first democratic republic in the Muslim world – the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic – was established in Azerbaijan. This was a landmark historical event,’ said President Ilham Aliyev during his speech ahead of the concert marking May 28 – Independence Day in the city of Lachin, APA reports.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the head of state noted with regret that the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic had a short lifespan. In April 1920, Azerbaijan lost its independence. He further added that just a few months later, the Western Zangazur region was separated from Azerbaijan and annexed to Armenia. ‘This was a grave injustice, and the Azerbaijani people have faced similar injustices throughout history,’ the President said.