Tbilisi gathering explores return of displaced Azerbaijanis, ongoing demining efforts PHOTO

A conference was held at the Mirza Fatali Akhundov Museum of Azerbaijani Culture in Tbilisi to commemorate March 31, the Day of the Genocide of Azerbaijanis. The event, which also focused on the right of Western Azerbaijanis to return to their homeland and the ongoing demining efforts in Azerbaijan, was attended by foreign ambassadors, experts, and public figures.

In his opening remarks, Azerbaijani Ambassador to Georgia, Faig Guliyev, emphasized the continued threat posed by landmines in the liberated territories, noting that Armenia's mine terror remains a serious risk to civilian safety, Caliber.Az reports via local media.

He pointed out that over 140,000 hectares of land have already been cleared using advanced demining technologies. The ambassador expressed appreciation to Georgia for its support regarding mine maps and highlighted the significance of the brotherly relations between Azerbaijan and Georgia.

A key topic of the conference was the right of Western Azerbaijanis to return to their ancestral lands. Guliyev discussed the importance of this issue in the broader context of Azerbaijan’s post-conflict recovery and the restoration of the rights of displaced peoples.

The conference featured several panel discussions where historians presented accounts of the atrocities committed by Armenian nationalists during the conflicts. Documentary films were shown to illustrate the tragic history of Azerbaijanis and their ongoing efforts to return to their homes in West Azerbaijan.

The event provided a platform for dialogue on these pressing issues, reaffirming the commitment to preserve the memory of past tragedies while working towards a peaceful and just resolution for all parties involved.

By Vafa Guliyeva