German Chancellor Angela Merkel visits Alley of Martyrs

Baku, August 25, AZERTAC 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.