Azerbaijan's parliament congratulates President Aliyev on receiving "Gernika Award"

The Azerbaijani parliament, Milli Majlis, has congratulated President Ilham Aliyev on receiving the “Gernika Award for Peace and Reconciliation.”

Parliament Speaker Sahiba Gafarova announced the recognition during a plenary session, where lawmakers greeted the announcement with applause. She also extended congratulations and wished the president success in his continued efforts, Caliber.Az reports per local media. 

President Aliyev was awarded the “Gernika Award for Peace and Reconciliation” for his role in promoting peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia and encouraging dialogue. 

The award is an international distinction established in memory of the 1937 bombing of Gernika during the Spanish Civil War, when German and Italian forces attacked the civilian population of the Basque town.

By Sabina Mammadli