CTAM at the next international conference

A significant conference titled “Cultural Heritage and the Right of Return: The Restoration of the Cultural Heritage of Azerbaijanis Expelled from Armenia – as a Path to Justice, Reconciliation, and Peace” was held under the organization of the Western Azerbaijan Community. The event was attended by representatives of state institutions, local and foreign researchers, public figures, experts, and media representatives. Broad discussions were held with the participation of prominent scholars from the United States, Italy, the Netherlands, Kyrgyzstan, Bulgaria, Senegal, Scotland, Sweden, Switzerland, and, in total, from 60 countries. The discussions focused on the systematic restoration of the cultural heritage of compatriots deported from Western Azerbaijan, its recognition by the international community, and the achievement of historical justice.

The speech of Hasan Ahmadov, Caucasus regional expert of the “Cosmoline” Translation Research Center, was met with great interest at the conference. In his interview with “Yeni Çağ Media TV,” H. Ahmadov stated that the conference demonstrates that the restoration of cultural heritage is not limited to the renovation of physical monuments. The essence of this process involves reviving historical memory, recognizing the rights of deported individuals, and transmitting objective information to future generations. Events of this nature organized by the Western Azerbaijan Community contribute to bringing cultural heritage issues to the agenda of international organizations, promoting new research, and expanding discussions in political and legal domains.

The ideas voiced and facts presented during the conference also serve to strengthen peace and reconciliation in the region. Respect for cultural heritage and its restoration constitutes an essential humanitarian component in conflict resolution. In this regard, the discussions held during the event lay the groundwork for the development of future cooperation programs and the implementation of new projects both locally and internationally.

At the end of the event, participants proposed new initiatives aimed at protecting and restoring cultural heritage. Experts and public representatives emphasized that the restoration of cultural heritage must remain one of the main priorities for ensuring the right of return.

The conference stood out for both its scientific and public significance and made an important contribution to the ongoing efforts related to the cultural heritage of Western Azerbaijan.