(MENAFN- AzerNews)
On August 20-28, 2022, Member of the Board of Directors of the
Public Organization for the Protection of Cultural Heritage and
Historical Monuments GASR (Castle), First Deputy Chairman and a
member of the Board of ICOMAM (Committee of Military History,
Military Museums and Weapons Collections), Ph.D. in history Parvin
Gyozalov took part in the 26th General conference of the
International Council of Museums in Prague, the Czech Republic, at
the meeting of the International Committee of ICOMAM, where he is a
member of the board, his report 'Museums as custodians of military
history: on the example of museums in Azerbaijan, Turkiye' was
heard.
At the beginning of his speech, P. Gyozalov noted that as a
result of the historic victory of the armed forces of Azerbaijan,
the Supreme Commander-in-Chief and the people of Azerbaijan in the
Second Karabakh War (09/27/2020-11/08/2020), the historical lands
of Azerbaijan, occupied by Armenia for 30 years, were
liberated.
As a result of a tripartite agreement between Azerbaijan,
Russia, and Armenia, a ceasefire agreement was adopted, and some
Azerbaijani districts under occupation were returned to Azerbaijan
without a fight, and this event is the capitulation of Armenia.
It was noted that, as a result of the historic victory of
Azerbaijan, it was also noted that stability and development in the
region meet the interests of major powers. Further, in continuation
of the report, it was said about the genetic similarity of the
historical banners of Azerbaijan, which is a clear proof of the
history of statehood, with the banners of the Ganja Khanate and the
banners of the Ottoman Empire. On August 25, within the framework
of the General Conference, the members of the ICOMAM International
Committee in the city of Lesany, 35 km off Prague, were visually
and comprehensively informed about 'Military equipment' (Tanks,
military aircraft, rockets and artillery).
On August 26, we were introduced to the historical-cultural
monuments included in the UNESCO list as a world cultural heritage,
located in the city of Kutna Hora. The International Council of
Museums has over 45,000 members from 141 countries, 126 national
committees, and 30 international committees.
Within the framework of the 26th General Conference of the
International Council of Museums - ICOM, at the meeting of the
General Assembly on August 24, Ms. Emma Nardi was elected President
of ICOM by a majority of votes. At the 26th General Conference of
the International Council of Museums, the following 'new concept of
museums' was adopted:
'A museum is a non-profit, permanent organization in the service
of society that studies, collects, protects, interprets and
exhibits tangible values” and intangible heritage. Open to the
public, accessible-inclusive museums contribute to the diversity
and resilience of society. They function and promote ethical
communication, professionally and with community participation,
offering a variety of experiences for education, spiritual
enjoyment, and the exchange of ideas and knowledge.'
The press release is published unexpurgated.
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