The ceremony, held at the Azerbaijan Trade and Cultural Center, started with a minute of silence for victims of the 20 January tragedy.
Embassy diplomats, Azerbaijanis living in the U.S., as well as students attended the commemorative event.
In his remarks, Azerbaijani Ambassador to the U.S. Khazar Ibrahim said that January 20 not only marked a pivotal moment for Azerbaijan, but also a message of independence and sovereignty for other nations. "We will never forget our martyrs. We will keep their names and noble ideas alive. At the same time, we will make every effort to make Azerbaijan more powerful, and especially, to make these events more widely recognized in the U.S.," the diplomat noted.
The participants also viewed an exhibition of photos highlighting the 20 January tragedy events organized at the Azerbaijan Trade and Culture Center.
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