No:064/25, Press release on the special issue of the “Diplomatic World” journal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan
17 February 2025 17:22
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan has published the next special issue (No. 60/2024) of the “Diplomatic World” journal.
The special issue of the journal is dedicated to the topic “Mine Action in Azerbaijan: Clearing Liberated Lands For Safe and Prosperous Life.”
The main purpose of the special issue of the “Diplomatic World” journal is to inform the international community about the scale of mine terror carried out by Armenia in the territories liberated from occupation and the dangers posed by mines, as well as to promote international assistance for the demining of our territories.
The journal includes the address of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mr. Ilham Aliyev to the participants of the international conference on the topic “Mitigating the Environmental Impact of Mines – Mobilizing Resources for a Safe and Green Future,” an article by Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov, articles written by state officials, representatives of international organizations and partners engaged in humanitarian demining activities, as well as interviews with individuals affected by mine explosions.
The journal also presents important documents adopted in international organizations and conferences on mine-related issues at the initiative of Azerbaijan.
During the 30 years of occupation by Armenia, millions of mines and unexploded ordnance were deliberately placed in our territories. As a result of this policy carried out by Armenia in violation of international humanitarian law, Azerbaijan is among the countries most contaminated by mines in the world.
The massive contamination of our liberated territories with mines and unexploded ordnance not only slows down the reconstruction and restoration works carried out in these areas, but also poses a serious threat to human life and health. In this regard, humanitarian demining activities are among the main priorities of our country.
The journal can be accessed via this link.
https://mfa.gov.az/files/MFA_Journal-60SE.pdf