Russian Azerbaijanis gather in Moscow

The annual meeting of the Central Council of the All-Russian Azerbaijani Congress dealing with the results of 2010 was held in Moscow on Saturday. President of AAC Mammad Aliyev addressed the Azerbaijani diaspora, telling about results of the activity of his organization and goals for the next year.

The keynote speech was delivered by AAC Executive Director Eldar Kuliyev. Deputy Executive Director Ilgar Hajiyev spoke about the activity of AAC regional branches and education projects.

The AAC representatives touched upon the operations of the organization`s newspaper “Azerbaijani Congress”.

The message to the Russian leadership was read out over the situation on ethnic relations. It expressed concern on the interethnic clashes taking place in Russia.

On behalf of AAC, Mammad Aliyev presented a medal to AAC Vice-President Aras Agalarov in connection with his 55th birthday. Mammad Alyev also awarded medals to heads of regional branches.

The meeting was attended by representatives of the Azerbaijan`s embassy to Russia, Heydar Aliyev Foundation`s Russia Office, State Committee for work with Diaspora and Azerbaijani youth.


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