Azerbaijani parliament speaker leaves for Italy to attend Pope's funeral

On April 25, the parliamentary delegation of Azerbaijan headed by the Speaker of Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova arrived in Italy to participate in the farewell ceremony for Pope Francis.

According to Report, the delegation was welcomed at Rome's international airport by Azerbaijan's ambassador to the Holy See Ilgar Mukhtarov, ambassador to Italy Rashad Aslanov, and official representatives of the Vatican.

On April 26, the Speaker of the parliament will represent Azerbaijan at the funeral ceremony, which will take place at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore.