The memory of the victims of the January 20 tragedy has been honored in Washington, Report’s local bureau informs.
The event, organized by the Azerbaijani Embassy in the US, was attended by diplomats, representatives of the local community, members of the Azerbaijani community, including students studying in this country.
At the opening, a minute of silence honored the memory of martyrs on January 20.
Speaking at the event, first secretary of the embassy, Togrul Aliyev, said that January 20 is one of the bloody tragedies imprinted in the history of the Azerbaijani people. “This day is a matter of pride for every Azerbaijani, regardless of where he or she lives,” he said.
A documentary about the January 20 tragedy was shown.
As part of the event, a corner dedicated to “Bloody January” was created in front of the embassy’s administrative building.