At the start of an official visit to Azerbaijan yesterday, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum laid a wreath at the tomb of Azerbaijan founder, the late Heydar Aliyev, in Baku.
Afterwards, Sheikh Mohammed visited the Eternal Flame memorial at the Martyrs' Lane and laid a wreath while the band played the national anthems of the UAE and Azerbaijan.
Sheikh Mohammed and members of his accompanying delegation were briefed by Baku Mayor Mir Hajibala Abutalibov about the landmark, built in the memory of the military and civilian victims of Black January.
Sheikh Mohammed expressed his interest in visiting the landmarks commemorating Azerbaijan's greatest politicians, artists, intellectuals, economists and warriors, as they represent the country's rich history.
He praised Azerbaijan's past glories and the progress it achieved in modern times under the wise leadership of President Ilham Aliyev who leads a development drive to ensure prosperity for his people.
Earlier, Sheikh Mohammed arrived in Baku, leading a high level delegation, on an official two-day visit to Azerbaijan under an invitation by President Ilham Aliyev.