Brussels:A concert program titled "Spirit of Azerbaijan" was held at the Flagey Theatre in Brussels to mark Azerbaijan's Victory Day. The event was organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Belgium, Azerbaijan's Mission to the European Union, and its Mission to NATO.
According to Azeri-Press news agency, the event was attended by representatives from Belgian government institutions, political and public circles, international organizations, and members of the Azerbaijani community. Notable attendees included ambassadors of allied countries to NATO, military representatives, and officers from the Alliance's Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE).
Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Belgium Mammad Ahmadzada and Jafar Huseynzada, Head of Azerbaijan's Mission to NATO, delivered speeches emphasizing the historical significance of the Azerbaijani Army's victory under President Ilham Aliyev's leadership. They highlighted the accomplishments during the 44-day Patriotic War in 2020 and the anti-terrorist measures of September 2023, crediting President Aliyev's leadership for restoring Azerbaijan's territorial integrity.
The speeches also covered President Aliyev's role in promoting a peace agenda post-war and efforts to ensure lasting peace in the region. The importance of the peace agenda in facilitating a new political phase in the South Caucasus was discussed, alongside restoration efforts in liberated territories and the return of displaced persons.
The event commemorated the memory of martyrs and highlighted the partnership between Azerbaijan and NATO, which contributes to security in the Euro-Atlantic area. The official proceedings concluded with an extensive concert program.