The Embassy of Azerbaijan in Egypt organised an event in Cairo on November 12 to mark the country’s Victory Day and National Flag Day, observed annually on November 8 and 9 respectively.
The gathering brought together Azerbaijani residents in Egypt, Egyptian government officials, academics, media representatives and members of the diplomatic corps. Representatives of Türkiye and Pakistan were also among those attending.
The ceremony opened with the national anthem of Azerbaijan, followed by a minute of silence in memory of those who died during the conflict over the country’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.
Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Egypt, Elkhan Polukhov, addressed the gathering and discussed the significance of the 2020 war. He highlighted the events leading to Azerbaijan’s victory and the country’s subsequent reconstruction efforts.
The ambassador also referred to the continuing threat posed by landmines in areas affected by the conflict. Mine contamination remains a concern for communities returning to formerly occupied territories and for reconstruction projects.
Victory Day commemorates Azerbaijan’s victory in the 44-day war with Armenia in 2020. The date of November 8 marks the capture of Shusha, a strategically important city in the Nagorno-Karabakh region.
National Flag Day is observed on November 9. It commemorates the adoption of the tricolour flag by the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic in 1918. The flag features blue, red and green horizontal stripes, with a crescent and an eight-pointed star.
The Azerbaijani government formally established November 8 as Victory Day in December 2020. National Flag Day has been observed annually since the restoration of the country’s independence.
The Cairo event formed part of diplomatic and community commemorations held by Azerbaijani missions abroad.
