Irpin: A solemn event was held in Irpin, Ukraine, to commemorate the 103rd anniversary of the birth of renowned Azerbaijani ophthalmologist Academician Zarifa Aliyeva. Participants began the event by paying tribute and laying flowers at Zarifa Aliyeva’s bust.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Seymur Mardaliyev, the Azerbaijani Ambassador to Ukraine, addressed the attendees, providing insights into Zarifa Aliyeva’s life and her contributions. He also took the opportunity to emphasize the friendly relations between Azerbaijan and Ukraine, as well as Azerbaijan’s role in the restoration efforts of Irpin.
Angela Makeeva, the Acting Mayor of Irpin, expressed that Zarifa Aliyeva is fondly remembered not only in Azerbaijan but also in Ukraine. Following the speeches, students from the ‘Linguist’ Lyceum No. 12, which is named after the esteemed academician, recited poems and performed songs in Azerbaijani.
The event concluded with a tree-planting campaign in the city’s Friendship Park, also named in honor of Zarifa Aliyeva. This initiative was organized by the Azerbaijani Embassy in Ukraine and SOCAR Energy Ukraine, further cementing the bonds of friendship between the two nations.