"Əziz Şuşa, sən azadsan!" (Dear Shusha, you are free!) is a historic proclamation delivered by Azerbaijani President on November 8, 2020 . The phrase has since become a powerful national slogan symbolizing the liberation of Shusha during the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War . Historical Significance
The announcement was made from the in Baku, shortly after the Azerbaijani military secured the city of Shusha. In his speech, President Aliyev framed the victory as the fulfillment of a "father's testament," referring to the goals of his late father, former President Heydar Aliyev. Cultural and Modern Impact ЖЏziz Susa SЙ™n Azadsan
Following the liberation, the phrase has been used as a mission statement for the city's reconstruction and revival, often followed by: "Əziz Şuşa, biz qayıtmışıq! Əziz Şuşa, biz səni dirçəldəcəyik!" (Dear Shusha, we have returned! Dear Shusha, we will revive you!). "Əziz Şuşa, sən azadsan
Shusha was subsequently designated as the "Cultural Capital of the Islamic World" for 2024 and hosted the 5th Victory Congress of World Azerbaijanis in 2022. Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Hungary on Reels In his speech, President Aliyev framed the victory
November 8 is now officially celebrated as Victory Day (Zəfər Günü) in Azerbaijan to mark this specific achievement.
The phrase is often used alongside "#QARABAĞAZƏRBAYCANDIR" (Karabakh is Azerbaijan) in state communications and social media.
