An event dedicated to May 28 – Independence Day was held at the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnologies of the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The event was conducted via the Zoom platform.

Opening the event with an introductory speech, the Executive Director of the Institute, PhD in Biology, Associate Professor Alamdar Mammadov, spoke about the historical significance of the establishment of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic on May 28, 1918 — the first democratic republic in the Muslim East — and its role in shaping national statehood traditions. A. Mammadov emphasized that there are days in every nation’s history that are never forgotten despite the passage of time. One of the brightest, most honorable, and unforgettable days in Azerbaijan’s history is May 28 – Independence Day. This date is not only the day of the establishment of a state, but also a symbol of a nation’s desire to take ownership of its destiny, having sacrificed for its freedom. This important date is a source of pride for every Azerbaijani and forms the legal and ideological foundation of the modern Azerbaijani state.

Speakers at the event included corresponding member of ANAS Novruz Guliyev, the Institute’s scientific secretary PhD in Biology Durna Aliyeva, head of the Education Department PhD in Biology Samira Rustamova, PhD holders in Biology Ulduza Gurbanova, Taliya Orujova, Asmar Abdullayeva, and research fellow Aygun Sadigova. They all described Independence Day as a celebration of the people’s right to live freely. It was emphasized that future generations should remember this day not just as a holiday, but as a foundation of our national identity, unity, and solidarity. Keeping the spirit of this day alive and passing it on to future generations is the duty of every Azerbaijani citizen. Independence is our identity, our pride, and our hope for the future.