ISLAMABAD
\nHis Excellency Mr. Khazar Farhadov, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan, visited the National University of Modern Languages today as the Chief Guest at an event organized by the Azerbaijan Language and Culture Center.
\nThe event was held in solemn remembrance of the tragic events of January 20, 1990, known as Black January, to honour the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for Azerbaijan\u2019s independence.
\nDuring his visit, Ambassador Khazar Farhadov met with the Honorable Rector NUML, Maj Gen (R) Shahid Mehmood Kayani HI(M). Director General NUML, Brig Shahzad Munir, Dean Faculty of Languages, and other senior officials were also present during the meeting.
\nThe Rector warmly welcomed the Ambassador, highlighting the strong and historic brotherly ties between Pakistan and Azerbaijan.
\nBoth dignitaries emphasized the importance of further enhancing collaboration in education, particularly through exchanges between the universities of the two nations.
\nThe Ambassador appreciated Pakistan\u2019s unwavering support for Azerbaijan on regional and international issues and praised the cultural and educational bonds shared by the two countries.
\nThe Rector expressed interest in initiating joint academic projects and cultural exchanges to strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation.
\nOn this occasion, the Rector extended heartfelt condolences to the Ambassador and the people of Azerbaijan over the recent tragic airline crash, praying for the departed souls and their families.
\nFollowing the meeting, the Ambassador participated in the commemorative event organized by the Azerbaijan Language and Culture Center at NUML. Students, faculty, and dignitaries paid homage to the martyrs of Black January through poetry, speeches, and heartfelt tributes.
\nThe Dean of the Faculty of Languages, the Head of the Turkish Language Department, and the Head of the Azerbaijan Department highlighted the significance of the sacrifices made during the fateful events of January 1990.
\nIn his address, Ambassador Farhadov expressed gratitude to NUML for keeping the spirit of Azerbaijan\u2019s history alive and underscored the resilience and patriotism of those who laid down their lives for Azerbaijan\u2019s sovereignty.
\nHe lauded the role of the Azerbaijan Language and Culture Center at NUML in fostering a deeper understanding of Azerbaijan\u2019s culture and history among Pakistani students.
\nThe event concluded with the resolve to strengthen the existing partnership between Pakistan and Azerbaijan, not just at the governmental level but through people-to-people connections and academic collaborations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD His Excellency Mr. Khazar Farhadov, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan, visited the National University of Modern Languages today as the Chief Guest at an event organized by the Azerbaijan Language and Culture Center. The event was held in solemn remembrance of the tragic events of January 20, 1990, known as Black January, to honour […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":388339,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-456092","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-national"},"yoast_head":"\n