German church re-opens in northwestern region
A German church was re-opened after rehabilitation in Azerbaijan's
northwestern Khanlar district last Wednesday.
The Lutheran Church, which was built in 1854, was overhauled by the German Technical Cooperation Society (GTZ). German ambassador Peer Stanchina, district mayor Arif Seyidov and GTZ representatives as well as MPs attended the event.
Addressing the ceremony, Amb. Stanchina termed re-opening of the church as an indicator of high-level cooperation between the two countries, saying this tradition would be continued in the future. The diplomat did not rule out other German cultural monuments would be renovated as well.
Stankina said the Days of German Culture will be held in Azerbaijan in 2009. Events with the participation of German art figures will be organized in several districts of the country as part of the activities.
The Lutheran Church, which was built in 1854, was overhauled by the German Technical Cooperation Society (GTZ). German ambassador Peer Stanchina, district mayor Arif Seyidov and GTZ representatives as well as MPs attended the event.
Addressing the ceremony, Amb. Stanchina termed re-opening of the church as an indicator of high-level cooperation between the two countries, saying this tradition would be continued in the future. The diplomat did not rule out other German cultural monuments would be renovated as well.
Stankina said the Days of German Culture will be held in Azerbaijan in 2009. Events with the participation of German art figures will be organized in several districts of the country as part of the activities.
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