BAKU, 6 May (BelTA) - Belarusian Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin laid wreaths at several significant monuments in Baku on 6 May during his official visit to Azerbaijan, BelTA has learned.
Aleksandr Turchin visited the Alley of Honor, located in the central part of Baku, where prominent Azerbaijani political and public figures are buried. It is a tradition for all foreign delegations visiting Azerbaijan to pay their respects at this site.
The prime minister laid wreaths at the grave of Heydar Aliyev, the national leader and father of the current Azerbaijani president, and flowers at the grave of his wife, Zarifa Aliyeva.
Heydar Aliyev was buried in the alley in December 2003. On the first anniversary of his passing, a monument was unveiled at his grave: a man-made hill with a granite pedestal at its base. Nearby are the graves of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s relatives, including his mother.
Aleksandr Turchin visited the Alley of Honor, located in the central part of Baku, where prominent Azerbaijani political and public figures are buried. It is a tradition for all foreign delegations visiting Azerbaijan to pay their respects at this site.
The prime minister laid wreaths at the grave of Heydar Aliyev, the national leader and father of the current Azerbaijani president, and flowers at the grave of his wife, Zarifa Aliyeva.
Heydar Aliyev was buried in the alley in December 2003. On the first anniversary of his passing, a monument was unveiled at his grave: a man-made hill with a granite pedestal at its base. Nearby are the graves of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s relatives, including his mother.
Aleksandr Turchin also visited the Victory Park, located on 8 November Avenue. At the entrance to the park there is a memorial monument dedicated to 8 November (Victory Day) and enduring unity. The Belarusian prime minister laid a wreath to this monument, paying tribute to the Azerbaijani people.
Photos by Vitaly Pivovarchik
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