Baku: President Ilham Aliyev has articulated that the restoration and protection of Azerbaijani cultural heritage in Armenia is a legitimate demand of the Azerbaijani people. He highlighted the necessity of this endeavor within the framework of respecting universal human values, closing the chapter of hostility, and fostering mutual understanding between peoples during his address at the third international conference on ‘Cultural Heritage and the Right of Return: Restoring the Cultural Heritage of Azerbaijanis Displaced from Armenia – as a Path to Justice, Reconciliation, and Peace.’
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, President Aliyev lauded the Western Azerbaijan Community, which comprises individuals directly affected by deportations and massacres. He praised their discreet and constructive approach, openness to reconciliation and dialogue, adherence to international law, and respect for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of states.