Baku: Presidents of Azerbaijan and Slovakia visited the Gate of Freedom Memorial in Bratislava. President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of the Slovak Republic Peter Pellegrini participated in the visit to the memorial on December 8.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the visit began with the playing of the national anthems of Azerbaijan and Slovakia. Following the national anthems, President Ilham Aliyev and President Peter Pellegrini laid wreaths at the memorial site.

The Gate of Freedom Memorial is dedicated to the memory of individuals who lost their lives attempting to escape from the former Czechoslovakia between 1948 and 1989. The visit highlighted a moment of reflection and remembrance for those who suffered during this historical period.