14:23 - 25.08.2018

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August 25, Fineko/abc.az.  Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Angela Merkel has today visited the Alley of Martyrs to pay respect to Azerbaijani heroes who gave their lives for the country`s independence and territorial integrity.

A guard of honor was lined up for the German Chancellor here. She laid a wreath at the Eternal Flame monument.

A military orchestra played the state anthems of Germany and Azerbaijan.

Angela Merkel enjoyed a panoramic view of Baku as she was informed on the history of the Alley of Martyrs and redevelopment works in the capital of Azerbaijan.