Azerbaijan marks 105th Independence Day

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Azerbaijan marked Independence Day on May 28, the 105th anniversary of the establishment of the Azerbaijani Democratic Republic.

On May 28, 1918, the Azerbaijani National Council declared the independent Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, also known as the Azerbaijan People's Republic.

A historic meeting on that day in the Georgian capital Tbilisi adopted the six-article Declaration of Independence of Azerbaijan, making Azerbaijan the first parliamentary republic in the Muslim east.

Until 2021, it was celebrated as Republic Day, and then it was renamed as Independence Day in October 2021.

This year, the country hosted a series of official ceremonies and colorful celebrations.

Azerbaijani President İlham Aliyev attended a number of events in the Lachin region.

"It is a double holiday today because natives of Lachin have returned to their hometown after a long break, and I want to congratulate both you and the entire Azerbaijani people on this occasion," said Aliyev in his meeting with Lachin residents.

"The fact that we organized this meeting on May 28 carries great symbolic meaning. Today, the independent state of Azerbaijan has significantly strengthened its global standing. At the same time, the independent state of Azerbaijan is capable of achieving any result today," he expressed.

Noting that the country has increased its political power, Aliyev pointed out Azerbaijan is a country reckoned with today.

"At least in matters of regional security and development, no initiative can be implemented without Azerbaijan's consent."

In the meantime, many foreign leaders also congratulated the Azerbaijan special day.

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