President Ilham Aliyev visits “Mother Albania” monument in Tirana (PHOTO)

President Ilham Aliyev visits “Mother Albania” monument in Tirana (PHOTO)

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has visited “Mother Albania” monument in Tirana.

President Ilham Aliyev laid a wreath at the monument.

Located at the National Martyrs Cemetery, the 12 meters high “Mother Albania” monument was erected in 1971. The iconic monument portrays Albania as a woman holding a laurel wreath and a star on each hand. On the 3 meter high pedestal, the words “Everlasting glory to the martyrs of the nation” are carved.

The head of state then enjoyed a panoramic view of the city.