Preparations for the 5th Congress of World Azerbaijanis are nearing completion,Chairman of the State Committee for Work with the Diaspora Fuad Muradov said, as quoted by Report.
"The congress will be held in Shusha, the cultural capital of Azerbaijan, liberated from the enemy's occupation by our mighty army under the leadership of victorious Supreme Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev," Muradov said.
According to him, about 400 representatives of the Azerbaijani diaspora from 65 countries are expected to attend the event:
"After the official opening ceremony, a report on the activities of the State Committee for Work with the Diaspora, and discussions on 'Challenges the Azerbaijani Diaspora is facing in the postwar period,’ 'Contributions of the Azerbaijani Diaspora to the restoration and reconstruction of Karabakh' are planned.
The 5th Congress of World Azerbaijanis will be the first major meeting of our diaspora after the liberation of Karabakh, which has demonstrated high organization and unity in recent years and played a special role in informing the international community about the realities of Azerbaijan.
Holding the prestigious event of the world Azerbaijanis in Shusha, a symbol of our historical victory, is a significant historical event of great political significance, an unforgettable celebration. That is why we call this congress the Victory Congress."