MUSTAFA KAMAL ATATURK IN BAKU - PHOTOS

A monument to the founder of the Turkish Republic Mustafa Kemal Ataturk was inaugurated in Azerbaijan's capital, Baku on May 17. President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, first lady Mehriban Aliyeva and Turkish Premier Recep Tayyip Erdogan with his spouse Emine Erdogan attended the unveiling ceremony, which also brought together state and government officials, MPs, scientists and members of the general public.

A ceremonial guard of honor was lined up for the ceremony in a park in Baku's Nasimi district. Azerbaijani President and Turkish Prime Minister delivered remarks at the ceremony. President Ilham Aliyev and Recep Tayyip Erdogan unveiled the monument and put a wreath at its foot.

Below are photos of the erected monument, taken by the member of Today.Az staff.


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Photos by: T. Teymur