The state flag of Azerbaijan was raised in New York on the occasion of October 18 – the Day of Restoration of Independence.

In this regard, a flag-raising ceremony organized by the Azerbaijan New York Association took place in Bowling Green Park, located on Wall Street. A group of Azerbaijanis living in New York attended the event.

Chairman of Azerbaijan New York Association Erjan Yerdelenli raised the Azerbaijani flag to the sound of the Azerbaijan’s national anthem.

Local residents and tourists showed a keen interest in the flag raising ceremony and Azerbaijanis gave information about our country.

The flag of Azerbaijan will fly in the center of New York next to the US flag for 10 days.