UK hosts annual dinner of Anglo-Azerbaijani Society
By Nigar Orujova
The Anglo-Azerbaijani Society has held its annual dinner at the Churchill Room of the UK House of Commons.
The event was attended by Co-chairs of the Anglo-Azerbaijani Society Professor Nargiz Pashayeva on behalf of Azerbaijan and Lord German on behalf of the UK, Azerbaijan’s Ambassador in London Tahir Taghizade, as well as members of the society, representatives of Azerbaijani Diaspora in the UK and other countries.
Addressing the event, Lord German said he is happy to
participate at the annual dinner as the co-chair of the
Anglo-Azerbaijani Society for the first time. He thanked Professor
Pashayeva for supporting the organization.
The co-chairman also said he would spare no efforts to contribute
to works of the society and development of friendly ties between
the two countries.
Lord German highlighted the history of the society, saying it aims
to develop British-Azerbaijani cooperation. He said education and
culture are among the key priorities in relations between the two
countries.
Professor Pashayeva, in turn, said the Anglo-Azerbaijani Society
was of great importance for both Azerbaijan and the UK. She
expressed confidence the society will make further successes in
future. Pashayeva said she was happy to work with Lord German,
hailing his activities as the co-chair of the society.
Tahir Taghizade praised the society’s contribution to the
development of cultural and humanitarian ties between the two
countries. He also lauded the role of the co-chairs.
The event also featured the performance by young Azerbaijani
violinist Nazrin Rashidova and British harpist Sally Price.