Fuad Muradov, Chairman of the State Committee on Work with Diaspora of the Republic of Azerbaijan, met with a delegation of the Morocco-Azerbaijan Friendship Association visiting the country with the Committee’s support. The meeting focused on the development of friendly relations between Azerbaijan and Morocco, expanding cooperation in the field of diaspora affairs, strengthening mutual understanding between the two peoples, and fostering humanitarian ties.

Welcoming the guests, the Chairman highlighted that, thanks to the attention and support of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev towards diaspora affairs, ties with Azerbaijanis living abroad, as well as representatives of friendly nations, have continued to strengthen. He also noted that important projects are being implemented to support the development of diaspora organizations.

Fuad Muradov emphasized that the existing friendship between Azerbaijan and Morocco creates broad opportunities for expanding cooperation in the diaspora field. He expressed confidence that the exchange of experience would contribute to the further development of bilateral relations.

Members of the Morocco-Azerbaijan Friendship Association expressed their satisfaction with their visit to Azerbaijan, including their trips to Shusha and Khankendi. They praised the country’s significant achievements in recent years and shared their impressions of the hospitality of the Azerbaijani people.

Mohamed Faquiri, President of the Friendship Association, noted that they closely follow developments related to Azerbaijan. Expressing his satisfaction with Azerbaijan’s victory in the 44-day Patriotic War, he stated that events concerning the country’s history and destiny are also followed with great interest in Morocco. He emphasized the importance of the visit in gaining a deeper understanding of Azerbaijan, its history, culture, and development.

Mohamed Faquiri particularly highlighted their strong desire to see an Azerbaijani Cultural Center established in Morocco. According to him, such a center would provide broad opportunities for Moroccan society to learn more about Azerbaijan’s ancient history, rich culture, traditions, arts, and national values.

The meeting also highlighted the Committee’s projects, with particular emphasis on the importance of Moroccan youth participating in the Diaspora Youth Summer Camps. The guests expressed their interest in taking part in the initiative.