The opening was attended by Ukrainian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Yuriy Husev, EU Ambassador to Azerbaijan and ambassadors of different nations, in addition to representatives of the general public.

Head of the Centre Olha Huseva stated that the aim of the establishment is to additional develop Ukrainian-Azerbaijani cultural ties.

She famous that the Centre will host screenings of Ukrainian movies, exhibitions, theatre performances, music and style evenings. Ukrainian language programs and lectures on the historical past of Ukraine can be organised on the Centre on the identical time.

Two photograph exhibitions have been organised on the Centre: “I Have a Want” consists of images by totally different authors and its theme is the struggle in Ukraine.  One other photograph exhibition is named “Youngsters’s ideas”.

Speaking in regards to the shut and lengthy diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and Ukraine, Ukrainian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Yuriy Husev additionally famous that political, cultural and financial ties between the 2 nations have been persevering with for a few years.

“I thank america, the UK, the European Union and all those that supported our residents who have been pressured to flee the struggle began by the Russian Federation.

I hope that this Centre will turn out to be a spot the place Ukrainian songs can be performed and Ukrainian cultural values can be promoted.”

The chairman of the board of the Congress of Ukrainians in Azerbaijan, Yuriy Osadchenko, has stated that Ukrainians participated within the Garabagh struggle and paid their debt to the Motherland. As we speak Ukraine is waging a bloody struggle. It’s between two programs – individuals looking for democracy and freedom and an oppressive neighbour. However ultimately Ukraine will win.”

Answering Turan’s questions, Ambassador Yuri Husev stated that since Russia’s assault on Ukraine, the quantity of humanitarian support supplied by Azerbaijan to Ukraine is approaching $40 million.

Azerbaijan has at all times supported the territorial integrity of Ukraine and we hope that it’s going to proceed to help it. We’re a strategic associate of Azerbaijan and it is extremely vital for us”, he famous.

The Ambassador stated that the Ukrainian state is fascinated about co-operation between Ukrainian and Azerbaijani universities, and this problem can be mentioned inside COP29.

As as to if Zelensky will participate within the COP-29 convention, Husev stated that this can be introduced within the close to future.