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Osh and Azerbaijan's Ganja become sister cities

From 24.kg · () Russian

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  • Osh, Kyrgyzstan, and Ganja, Azerbaijan, have officially become sister cities following a memorandum signed during Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev's state visit to Kyrgyzstan.
  • The agreement aims to foster friendly relations, expand mutually beneficial cooperation, and intensify the exchange of experiences in urban management, culture, and other fields between the two cities.
  • Ganja, Azerbaijan's second-largest city, has a rich history, having been known as Elisavetpol during the Russian Empire and Kirovabad during the Soviet era before its historical name was restored in 1989.

The Kyrgyz city of Osh and Azerbaijan's second-largest city, Ganja, have established formal sister city ties. A memorandum solidifying this relationship was signed in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, during a state visit by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.

The agreement, exchanged between the mayor of Osh and the Azerbaijani Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, is designed to strengthen bilateral cooperation. It specifically aims to develop friendly and partnership relations, expand mutually beneficial exchanges, and enhance the sharing of expertise in areas such as urban management and cultural initiatives.

Ganja, located in western Azerbaijan at the foothills of the Lesser Caucasus Mountains, boasts a long history. It was historically known as Elisavetpol under the Russian Empire and later as Kirovabad during the Soviet period. Its original name was reinstated in 1989, reflecting its historical significance.

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