On 14 July 2026, as part of his visit to the Hellenic Republic, Farid Azizov, President of the Union of Azerbaijanis in Austria and Azerbaijan House Salzburg, visited the office of the “QALA” Greece–Azerbaijan Friendship Association in Thessaloniki.

Mr. Azizov was welcomed by Rashid Mammadov, President of “QALA”. Several members of the Azerbaijani community living in Thessaloniki also attended the meeting, which took place in a warm and friendly atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding.

During the meeting, Rashid Mammadov provided detailed information about the activities and initiatives of the “QALA” Greece–Azerbaijan Friendship Association, its projects and the work being carried out to support and strengthen the Azerbaijani community in Greece.

He emphasized that the Association’s key objectives include strengthening unity among Azerbaijanis living in Greece, promoting Azerbaijan’s history and culture, preserving national and cultural heritage, and contributing to the development of friendship between Azerbaijan and Greece.

As part of the visit, Farid Azizov also had the opportunity to become acquainted with the Azerbaijan House in Thessaloniki and learn more about its activities, cultural events and future projects.

Rashid Mammadov spoke about the work carried out by the Azerbaijan House for the local community, its cultural and social initiatives, as well as projects planned for the coming period.

The meeting also included an extensive exchange of views on expanding cooperation between Azerbaijani diaspora organizations in Austria and Greece, implementing joint projects, strengthening ties among Azerbaijanis living throughout Europe, exchanging experience and creating new platforms for cooperation.

The participants emphasized that coordinated cooperation among Azerbaijani diaspora organizations can make an important contribution to promoting Azerbaijan’s culture and heritage, strengthening solidarity among Azerbaijanis living abroad and developing closer ties between Azerbaijani communities across Europe.

A warm and friendly discussion was also held with Azerbaijanis living in Thessaloniki. Their experiences, suggestions and views regarding the development of diaspora activities were heard and discussed.

The meeting was positively received by all participants, who highlighted the importance of such contacts in developing long-term cooperation and new joint initiatives.

At the conclusion of the visit, Farid Azizov expressed his gratitude to Rashid Mammadov, President of “QALA”, for the warm welcome and hospitality, expressing confidence that relations between Azerbaijani diaspora organizations in Austria and Greece will continue to grow stronger.

The meeting concluded with the taking of commemorative photographs.