Anglo-Azerbaijani Society re-elects Board of Directors
By Nigar Orujova
The Anglo-Azerbaijani Society has held its annual meeting at Ettli Hall, a place of social and political debate in the British Parliament, in London.
The meeting was attended by Professor Nargiz Pashayeva, co-chair of the Anglo-Azerbaijani Society on behalf of Azerbaijan, and Lord German, member of House of Lords, co-chairman of the society on behalf of the UK.
The event was also attended by members of the Executive Committee and the British Parliament, representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in London, representatives of the Azerbaijani Diaspora, local and foreign businessmen, public figures and media representatives.
The meeting elected the Board of Directors. Professor Nargiz Pashayeva was re-elected as a co-chair of the Anglo-Azerbaijani Society on behalf of Azerbaijan, while Lord German was elected on behalf of the UK.
At the same time, composition of the Executive Committee was approved by adding candidacy of the three internationally recognized prominent executives.
Addressing the event, Lord German highlighted the Anglo-Azerbaijani Society’s activities last year.
He said he would spare no efforts to contribute to expansion of cultural, humanitarian and educational ties between the UK and Azerbaijan.
Lord German said he was honored and happy to cooperate with Nargiz Pashayeva as a co-chair, describing the society’s achievements and undeniable influence as a key factor.
In her turn, Nargiz Pashayeva expressed her gratitude to those who contributed to the activity of the society.
Highlighting the rich experience that the Anglo-Azerbaijani Society has gained over the past years she spoke about a number of significant and successful cultural, education and charity projects that the society in 2015.
The event was finalized with a concert program featuring Azerbaijan’s folk and European music.
The Anglo-Azerbaijani Society, established in 1997, supports Azerbaijani-British relations in all spheres and assists charitable endeavors in Azerbaijan, as well as keeps members closely informed on developments in Azerbaijan and increases public awareness about Azerbaijan in the UK.
The membership comprises major British companies in the oil, banking, insurance, engineering, services, communications, law and other sectors.
Azerbaijan and the UK benefit from close bilateral partnership and cooperation since 1992 in the framework of international organizations such as the United Nations, OSCE, Council of Europe, and NATO.
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Nigar Orujova is AzerNews’s staff journalist, follow her on Twitter: @o_nigar
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