Lachin:A tree-planting campaign was organized in Lachin district to mark the sixth anniversary of Remembrance Day. The initiative was led by the Garabagh Revival Fund and saw participation from Masim Mammadov, the Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Lachin district, as well as Rahman Hajiyev, Chairman of the Executive Board of the Garabagh Revival Fund. Donors, partners of the Fund, heads of state institutions in the district, and local residents also joined the event.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the event commenced with a moment of silence in honor of the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan. Masim Mammadov emphasized that Remembrance Day is a significant occasion to honor the memory of these martyrs. He highlighted the ongoing efforts to reconstruct and develop Lachin while focusing on environmental protection and the expansion of green spaces.
Rahman Hajiyev, addressing the gathering, stressed the importance of remembering the martyrs as a moral duty. He noted that Remembrance Day not only honors the martyrs but also symbolizes the unity and solidarity of the Azerbaijani people. Hajiyev pointed out that the restoration efforts in the liberated territories, under President Ilham Aliyev’s leadership, include environmental protection and the creation of new green spaces.
The tree-planting campaign involved planting various species such as black pine, linden, ironwood, and red oak, among others, with the aim of enhancing Lachin’s natural environment and ecological balance. Participants concluded the event with a commemorative photo.