BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 4. Azerbaijan’s
national flag was raised in front of Ontario’s Legislative Assembly
this week in a formal ceremony marking the country’s Independence
Day, part of a community-led effort to spotlight Azerbaijani
heritage in Canada, the State Committee for Work with Diaspora told
Trend.
The event was organized by the Azerbaijani Art and Culture
Center “Vatan” and the House of Azerbaijan, drawing lawmakers,
diplomats, and members of the Azerbaijani diaspora.
The ceremony was attended by members of the Azerbaijani
community, representatives of friendly communities, and numerous
officials. Among them were Speaker of the Ontario Legislative
Assembly Donna Skelly, Members of the Provincial Parliament Michael
Tibollo, Andrea Hazell, Stan Cho, Kristyn Wong-Tam, Rudy Cuzzetto,
Laura Smith, Daisy Wai, Mohamed Fird, Raymond Sung Joon Cho, as
well as Türkiye’s Consul General in Toronto Can Yoldaş, Director of
Government Relations at the Consulate General of Israel in Toronto
and Western Canada Alice Denson, Deputy Consul General of Ghana
Joyce Asamoa-Koranteng, and the spouse of the Japanese consul in
Toronto Miho Takeshi.
Lalin Hasanova, head of the Azerbaijani Art and Culture Center
“Vətən” and the “House of Azerbaijan,” expressed gratitude to all
guests who shared in the joy of the Azerbaijani community.
Türkiye’s Consul General Can Yoldaş congratulated the community,
emphasizing the motto: “One nation, two states,” and stated that
Türkiye and Azerbaijan always stand together.
Other officials who spoke at the event highlighted the dynamic
progress of modern Azerbaijan.
Members of the Azerbaijani community were presented with
congratulatory letters signed by Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Ontario
Liberal Party Leader Bonnie Crombie, Speaker Donna Skelly, and
Members of Parliament Mike Schreiner, Andrea Hazell, and Kristyn
Wong-Tam.
The national anthems of Azerbaijan and Canada were performed,
followed by the raising of Azerbaijan’s national flag.
The event concluded with a dance performance by students of the
weekend school “My Azerbaijan,” affiliated with the “House of
Azerbaijan,” and a drum ensemble performance.
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