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EMU Organised A Memorial Commemorating The Victims Of The State Oil Company Of Azerbaijan

Eastern Mediterranean University Azerbaijani Student Association organised  a memorial commemorating those who perished in the fire and accident encountered at the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR).

The memorial ceremony which commenced with a walk from EMU Rector’s Office to Atatürk Square continued with the laying of a wreath to Atatürk Monument by the chair of Azerbaijani Student Association Toğrul Abbasov followed by a moment of silence and the national anthems of Turkey and Azerbaijan.

In his opening address, Abbasov extended his condolences to the families and loved ones of those who perished. Following Abbasov, chair of EMU Student Council also extended his condolences to Azerbaijan community.

EMU Public Relations and Press Office Acting Director Murat Aktuğralı extended his sympathies to the families of those who passed away in the tragic accident and wished that no similar catastrophies are ever encountered.  

Along with Azerbaijani Student Association Executive Board members Toğrul Abbasov, Raul Dinyev, Elvin Xudaverdizade, Reşad Bedirli, İlham Çıraqov and Vahab Dadaşlı, a crowded group of students attended the said ceremony.