Visit to İtaly

On 8 July2015, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva went on a business visit to the Republic of Italy to participate in the opening of the Azerbaijani pavilion at “Milan Expo 2015” International Exhibition.

Opening of the Azerbaijani pavilion at “Milan Expo 2015” International Exhibition

On July 9, a “National Day” was arranged by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation at the Azerbaijani Pavilion at “Milan Expo 2015” World Exhibition. Official presentation ceremony of the Azerbaijani Pavilion took place in the framework of  the “National Day”.

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and First Lady, President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Mehriban Aliyeva, vice-president of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Leyla Aliyeva attended the ceremony.

The event was also joined by representatives of the Italian government, public figures, representatives of the diplomatic corps in this country, and other influential guests.

First, a video-connection with Baku was established at the Azerbaijani Pavilion. Employee of the Heydar Aliyev Center Mahabbat Mehdiyeva greeted President Ilham Aliyev.

President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva were informed of the Azerbaijani National Pavilion’s concept.

After becoming acquainted with the pavilion, they were photographed.

Thereafter, President Ilham Aliyev attended the ceremony of hoisting state flags at “Milan Expo 2015” International Exhibition. State anthems of Italy and Azerbaijan were performed and stage flags hoisted.

General Director of “Milan Expo 2015” Antonio Pasquino delivered a speech.

Then President Ilham Aliyev addressed the ceremony.

After the speeches, the Head of our State and the First Lady became acquainted with the Italian National Pavilion at the exhibition.

President Ilham Aliyev wrote his heartfelt words in the Guests Book at the Italian National Pavilion.

July 8-9, 2015