Sofia:Elmar Mammadov, the Azerbaijani Ambassador to Bulgaria, delivered a lecture to students at the University of National and World Economy in Sofia. The lecture took place on October 18 and was attended by students from the Department of International Relations.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the lecture marked the 35th anniversary of the Day of Restoration of Azerbaijan’s Independence. Ambassador Mammadov discussed Azerbaijan’s foreign policy, focusing on its modern history since the establishment of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic in 1918, which was the first parliamentary republic in the Muslim East. He also spoke about Azerbaijan’s increasing international influence and its role as a middle power.
Furthermore, the ambassador emphasized the strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and Bulgaria, which has seen significant development over the past 11 years. The event also featured keynote speeches from Dimitar Dimitrov, the Rector of the University, and Plamen Ralchev, the Head of the Department of International Relations.