British traveller: Western media fails to adequately report on Karabakh events

The situation in the Karabakh region has not received enough coverage from Western media, according to Dominic Hickie, a British traveller speaking to reporters in Shusha.

“It’s crucial for us to see what’s happening here firsthand, as we previously received very little information about the situation,” he stated, Caliber.Az reports via local media.

Hickie expressed astonishment at the rapid pace of reconstruction in the liberated areas, noting, “I would love to return here in the future. It’s clear that in the coming years, we can expect more tourists and greater interest in this region.”

Reconstruction efforts in Shusha are indeed advancing quickly. Felicia Bono, an American traveller visiting as part of the British Piki Reels Club delegation, echoed this sentiment: “I am impressed by the restoration work being carried out here. The buildings are being restored in a historical style, and the progress is remarkable. I would love to visit this city again.”

This is Bono’s second visit to Azerbaijan; she previously travelled to Baku around a decade ago.

The delegation from the British Piki Reels Club, consisting of 33 members, began their three-day visit to Karabakh and East Zangezur on October 26. 

Participants hail from 12 countries, including the USA, Australia, Belgium, the UK, Israel, Colombia, and the Netherlands. Their itinerary includes stops in Fuzuli, Khojavand, Shusha, Khojaly, and Aghdam, with plans to visit Lachin and Kalbajar on October 27, followed by Jabrayil, Gubadli, and Zangilan on the final day.

This marks the 12th visit organized by the British Piki Reels Club to showcase the reconstruction efforts in Karabakh and East Zangezur. Over the past four years, large delegations from major international travel networks, such as ETIC, MTP, TCC, and others, have visited the region 11 times, bringing over 400 travellers from more than 50 countries.

These trips play a significant role in promoting Azerbaijani realities on a global scale, allowing visitors to witness the extensive destruction in the liberated territories and the ongoing large-scale reconstruction efforts.

By Tamilla Hasanova