Leyla Aliyeva pays official visit to Tver Province
29/09/2007

Delegation led by official spokeswoman of Heydar Aliyev Foundation to the Russian Federation Mrs Leila Aliyeva paid official visit to Tver Province on September 28.

Official meetings were held during the visit with Vice-Governor of Tver Province K.Buyevich, Mayor of Tver City O.Lebedev, Chairperson of Youth Committee O.Sukova. The role of youth in strengthening of bilateral ties, integration of Azeri youth to local conditions and importance of diaspora in this field was stressed in the meetings. Nearly 25,000 Azeris live in the region.

Speech by official spokeswoman of Heydar Aliyev Foundation to the Russian Federation Leila Aliyeva on the action of the Foundation was highly appreciated by Azeri youth and diaspora. It was decided to assure Azeri youth via direct help of the Foundation with books in native language about Azerbaijan and its nation that they do not be behind the processes ongoing in Azerbaijan and forget Azerbaijani language, open Sunday School upon agreement reached with Tver City Mayor, create webpage of Azeri youth living in Tver. Leila Aliyeva met with Azeri youth and answered their questions. Photos were taken in the end of the meeting.     

L.Aliyeva was accompanied in the visit by Consul General of Azerbaijan to St Petersburg Gudsi Osmanov.