The Faculty of History at Baku State University (BSU) has held an event to mark 18 October, Independence Day of Azerbaijan.

Speaking at the event, Dean of the Faculty of History, Professor Ibrahim Zeynalov, described the restoration of Azerbaijan’s state independence as a significant milestone in the country’s centuries-old history of statehood. He emphasised that this historic achievement reflected the Azerbaijani people’s aspiration for freedom, national unity and determination to shape their own destiny. He also highlighted the importance of safeguarding independence and the traditions of statehood, as well as educating younger generations in the spirit of national and moral values.

Speeches were also delivered by Academician Yagub Mahmudov, Head of the Department of Ancient and Medieval History; Associate Professor Azad Rzayev, Head of the Department of Azerbaijani History at the Faculty of Humanities; and Professor Irada Huseynova, Head of the Department of History of the Peoples of the Caucasus.

The event continued with an artistic programme. A video dedicated to the Restoration of Independence Day was screened at the conclusion of the event.