Trakya University Hosted Conference Titled "The Path to Victory"
27 September, 2026
A conference titled "The Path to Victory," dedicated to September 27 – Remembrance Day, was held at Trakya University in Edirne, Türkiye.
The conference was co-organized by the Governorship of Edirne, Trakya University, the State Committee on Work with Diaspora of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Consulate General of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Istanbul, the Federation of Türkiye-Azerbaijan Associations, and Edirne Azerbaijan House Culture and Solidarity Association.
The event was attended by state and public representatives of Azerbaijan and Türkiye, MPs, diplomats, leaders of diaspora organizations, the academic staff of Trakya University, students and other guests.
First, the participants viewed a photo exhibition depicting the acts of vandalism and destruction committed in Azerbaijani territories as a result of Armenia’s policy of occupation.
The conference then commenced its proceedings. The cherished memory of the heroic martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Azerbaijan was honoured with a minute of silence, followed by the national anthems of Azerbaijan and Türkiye.
The conference featured a video presentation showcasing the rallies and public demonstrations organized abroad by the State Committee on Work with Diaspora during the Patriotic War, as well as President Ilham Aliyev’s interviews and addresses to international and foreign media representatives during that period.
The keynote address was delivered by Professor Musa Gasimli, Deputy Speaker of the Milli Majlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan, who spoke on the historical and political significance of the Patriotic War, the road to Victory, and the consequences of the war, delivering a special presentation.
Speeches were also delivered by Valeh Hajiyev, First Deputy Chairman of the State Committee on Work with Diaspora of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Zamin Aliyev, Consul General of Azerbaijan in Istanbul, Shamil Ayrim, member of the Parliament of Türkiye, and Head of the Azerbaijan–Türkiye Interparliamentary Friendship Group, Filiz Genjan, the Mayor of Edirne Municipality, Trakya University Rector, professor Mustafa Hatipler, Shevket Atly, Deputy Governor of Edirne, Adalet Turan, Head of the Federation of Türkiye-Azerbaijan Associations, and Tamer Karadağ, Chairman of the Edirne Azerbaijan House Culture and Solidarity Association.
The speeches emphasized the significance of September 27 – Remembrance Day, the restoration of Azerbaijan's territorial integrity and sovereignty, the path leading to the historic Victory in the Patriotic War, the acts of vandalism committed by Armenia during the period of occupation, as well as the importance of the Azerbaijani–Turkish brotherhood and strategic alliance.
During the artistic part of the event, musical pieces celebrating the Azerbaijani–Turkish brotherhood, alliance, and the heroism of our nation were performed by Honored Artist Anar Shushali, accompanied by Mersin University instructor Melek Gocayeva and People's Artist of Azerbaijan Alihan Samedov.
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