Consulate General of Azerbaijan in Istanbul has arranged an event to mark the World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day and the New Year.
The event was attended by Azerbaijanis living in Istanbul, businessmen, representatives of diaspora, students and journalists.
President Ilham Aliyev`s congratulatory message to the world Azerbaijanis was read out at the event.
Consul General Hasan Zeynalov spoke of the history of the World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day, announced by national leader Heydar Aliyev. The diplomat stressed the significance of the Solidarity Day in terms of strengthening activities and relations of diaspora organizations.