BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 6. A commemorative event
was held in Hanoi, the capital of the Socialist Republic of
Vietnam, in memory of Azerbaijani film director Ajdar Ibrahimov,
the founder of the country’s film school, and a presentation of his
book ”What I saw in Vietnam” took place, Trend reports citing the
State Committee for Diaspora Affairs.
The event, which became a significant historical milestone, was
attended by Fuad Muradov, Chairman of the State Committee for
Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Shovgi Mehdizada,
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of
Azerbaijan to Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, and Ta Quang Dong,
Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism.
Emphasizing that Azerbaijani-Vietnamese relations are rooted in
deep historical ties, the committee chairman noted that these
relations have entered a new phase and are developing dynamically
under the leadership of the two countries’ Presidents, Ilham Aliyev
and Tô Lâm. He noted that the role of cultural figures, especially
Ajdar Ibrahimov, is indispensable in shaping these relations, which
are based on the principles of mutual respect, trust, and
friendship.
His work has played a significant role in enriching not only
cinema but also the cultural ties between Azerbaijan and Vietnam as
a whole, and this legacy serves as a valuable example for future
generations.
In his speech, Ambassador Shovgi Mehdizade emphasized that as a
result of Ajdar Ibrahimov’s multifaceted and fruitful work,
numerous valuable books about Vietnam were written, films were
produced, and a national film school was established in Vietnam.
The ambassador added that Ajdar Ibrahimov’s contributions are still
remembered with deep gratitude, reflecting the Vietnamese people’s
sincere sympathy and friendly attitude toward Azerbaijan.
Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, Ta
Quang Dong, highly praised the activities of the Azerbaijani
community in Vietnam and emphasized that Ajdar Ibrahimov’s work
played an important role in fostering cultural ties between the two
countries. He said that the book “What I saw in Vietnam” once again
demonstrates the scope of the director’s work and shows that
Azerbaijan and Vietnam are important partners to each other in
strategic and moral terms.
The event also screened a film about Ajdar Ibrahimov’s life and
work in Vietnam and featured an exhibition of photographs from his
book. The exhibition drew enormous interest from the public.
Actress To Yen, who played the starring role in Ajdar
Ibrahimov’s film many years ago, took the stage to greet the
participants, which was met with great interest and incessant
applause.
Afterwards, certificates were presented to Vietnamese
schoolchildren for their contributions to illustrating the book
‘What I saw in Vietnam.’ During the ceremony, Azerbaijani artists
performed national music and mugham samples. The Azerbaijani music
was well-received by the event’s participants.
Meanwhile, the book ‘What I saw in Vietnam’ has been translated
into Vietnamese with the support of the State Committee for
Diaspora Affairs and on the initiative of the Azerbaijani Embassy
in Vietnam. It should be noted that in recent years, the committee
has made it a tradition to publish books in foreign languages and
distribute them to prestigious libraries around the world.
