November 8 2026, the Republic of Azerbaijan commemorates the sixth anniversary of Victory Day, honoring the resilience, courage and unity of its people and the sacrifices made to end the aggression and restore the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Thanks to the unwavering determination and bravery of its Armed Forces, under the leadership of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, President Ilham Aliyev, Azerbaijan liberated more than 300 cities, towns and villages from occupation. On 8 November 2020, the city of Shusha, the cultural and historic cradle of Azerbaijan, was liberated. This date is commemorated as Victory Day.
To mark this historic occasion, the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the United Nations supported and participated in a series of commemorative events and public awareness initiatives held across New York City.
On 7 November, highlighting the vital role of the younger generation in post-conflict recovery and reconstruction, as well as in strengthening international engagement, the Permanent Mission delivered opening remarks at a panel discussion entitled “From Victory to Future: Youth, Development and New Opportunities”, organized by the Azerbaijan Student Alumni Platform (ASAP).
On 8 November, with the support of the Permanent Mission and at the initiative of the Azerbaijani American Youth Federation, LED-screen trucks travelled along prominent routes throughout New York City, bringing the significance of this historic occasion to the attention of residents and the wider international community. In addition, One World Trade Center, the tallest building in New York City, was illuminated in the colors of the National Flag of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
The Permanent Mission also participated in an official flag-raising ceremony organized by the Azerbaijani American Youth Federation at the iconic Bowling Green Park, where the National Flag of Azerbaijan was proudly raised in honour of Victory Day.
Furthermore, the Permanent Mission attended the 10th Anniversary of the “Florida Keys” International Music Competition at Carnegie Hall, presented by the Azerbaijani American Cultural Association of Florida with the support of the State Committee on Work with Diaspora of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The event provided an opportunity to showcase Azerbaijan’s rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions to an international audience.
On this solemn occasion, the Permanent Mission honours the cherished memory of the martyrs who laid down their lives for the liberation of Azerbaijan’s territories from occupation.
