EU to indefinitely freeze Russian assets
The European Union has announced plans to indefinitely freeze Russian assets held within the bloc, in a move aimed at ensuring up to $246 billion in R...
A commemoration ceremony was held at Azerbaijan’s Consulate General in Aktau to honour the victims of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash. Consuls General from several countries attended, offering condolences, and a moment of silence was observed in memory of the lost lives.
A commemoration ceremony was held at Azerbaijan's Consulate General in Aktau to honour the victims of the tragic Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash that occurred near the city.
The ceremony was attended by the Consuls General of Türkiye, Iran, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan, alongside representatives from public organisations in Kazakhstan and local residents.
During the event, attendees signed a book of condolence to express their sympathy and solidarity. The Consuls General of the foreign nations present also offered their heartfelt condolences to the families and nations affected by the disaster.
The event concluded with a moment of silence, providing an opportunity for all present to reflect on the loss of lives in the crash and to pay their respects to the victims and their families. The ceremony served as a poignant reminder of the international solidarity and compassion shared during such difficult times.
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