Azerbaijan's Independence Day marked in Dominican Republic for the first time

An official reception dedicated to May 28, Azerbaijan's Independence Day, was held in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, for the first time.

According to Azerbaijan's Embassy in the Dominican Republic, cited by Report, the event was attended by Dominican Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Affairs and International Cooperation Hugo Francisco Rivera Fernández, along with representatives of the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, parliament, government institutions, the diplomatic corps, and journalists.

The ceremony began with the national anthems of both countries.

Azerbaijani Ambassador Ruslan Rzayev spoke about the establishment of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic and the significance of this historical milestone in shaping the country's independence, its subsequent development, and strengthening of its international standing.

He also highlighted major international events hosted in Azerbaijan, including COP29, the European Games, the CIS Games, Formula 1, and the 13th session of the UN World Urban Forum (WUF13).

Dominican Deputy Foreign Minister U. Fernández expressed gratitude for the reception and congratulated the Azerbaijani people on Independence Day. He noted the potential for expanding cooperation between the two countries in trade, economy, tourism, and education.

During the event, promotional videos showcasing Azerbaijan's tourism potential were presented, along with an exhibition titled "Icherisheher: Living Urban Heritage."