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By Aynur Jafarova

The Statehood Day of Serbia was celebrated in Azerbaijan.

The Serbian Embassy in Azerbaijan held the Statehood Day event on February 17 to commemorate the outbreak of the Serbian revolution against Ottoman rule. The revolution ultimately resulted in the recognition of Serbia's statehood by Ottoman Empire.

After playing the national anthems of the two countries, Serbian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Zoran Vajovic briefed the event participants on the country's development history, and achievements in the political, economic, and other spheres.

The ambassador voiced satisfaction for high-level relations between the two countries and highlighted the need for the development of ties in various fields.

Vajovic said the history of diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and Serbia dates back to 1997, and noted the visits of the presidents of the two countries play a significant role in the development of these relations. He also said to date over 20 documents have been signed between the two countries.

On behalf of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Economy and Industry Minister Shahin Mustafayev congratulated the Serbian people on the occasion of the holiday.

He said the bilateral relations between the two countries are developing and the partnership is based on the strategic cooperation and friendship ties. The minister expressed the hope that traditional relations based on friendship and cooperation will be further strengthened.

During the event, which was attended by state and government officials, members of parliaments, ambassadors of foreign countries accredited to Azerbaijan, and public figures, head of Azerbaijan's Space TV and Radio Company, Honored Art Worker Vagif Mustafayev was presented the third degree award Serbian Flag.

He was awarded by Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic for his contribution to the development of cooperation and friendship relations between the two countries in the cultural field.