Rome Event Marks Azerbaijan’s Remembrance Day with Documentary

Rome:A film screening dedicated to the Patriotic War was held to mark September 27 - Remembrance Day. The event was organized by the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Italy and the country's Culture Center in Rome.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the gathering included representatives from the diplomatic corps, Azerbaijanis residing in Italy, and other invited guests. The event commenced with the National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan, followed by a moment of silence to honor the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the nation's independence and territorial integrity.

Azerbaijani Ambassador to Italy, Elchin Huseynli, highlighted that six years ago, on September 27, the Azerbaijani Armed Forces, under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev, initiated efforts to liberate occupied lands and restore the country's territorial integrity.

Military Attach© Lieutenant Colonel Anar Abasov emphasized the 'Army-People Unity,' a key national priority envisioned by National Leader Heydar Aliyev. This unity was prominently displayed in 2020 during the political, diplomatic, and military struggle led by Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev.

The event concluded with the screening of the short documentary film 'Dance of Victory,' produced by ASAN TV in 2025 at the initiative of the Literature Support Foundation.