At the initiative of Tetiana Sybiha, spouse of the Ukrainian Foreign Minister and head of the Association of Spouses of Diplomats of Ukraine, the annual international charity fair “Charity Fair – 2025” was held in Kyiv with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.

Organized in cooperation with the Kyiv Ambassadors’ Spouses Club and the International Women’s Club of Kyiv, the charity fair also featured a national stand by the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Ukraine. Samples of Azerbaijani cuisine, national souvenirs, and handicrafts were showcased. Azerbaijani culture and cuisine were promoted with the joint support of the Embassy and Azerbaijani businesswomen operating in Ukraine.

During the event, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and his wife Tetiana visited the stands of foreign diplomatic missions and Ukrainian producers. The Minister also visited the Azerbaijani national stand, where he viewed samples of national cuisine and souvenirs. Azerbaijani Ambassador to Ukraine Seymur Mardaliyev presented Andrii Sybiha with a gift featuring items from the Azerbaijani stand.

Diplomatic representatives from 29 countries displayed their national and cultural traditions at the festival. The charitable initiative also brought together Ukrainian designers, artists, craftspeople, and public institutions.

The audience enthusiastically applauded the patriotic dances performed by the Azerbaijani “Kavkaz” dance ensemble.

Emil Huseynli

Special correspondent