(MENAFN- AzerNews)
A delegation of international travellers, led by Charles Veley,
founder and head of Most Travelled People (MTP), visited Aghdam as
part of their tour of Azerbaijan's Garabagh and Eastern Zangazur
regions, Azernews reports.
The delegation represented 13 countries, including the USA, UK,
Germany, Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, Portugal, the Philippines,
Poland, Hungary, and others.
Witnessing the Armenian atrocities
During their visit to the Alley of Martyrs in the city of
Aghdam, the travellers were informed about the heroic Azerbaijani
children who lost their lives in the First Garabagh War, as well as
civilians who were victims of the Khojaly Genocide. They were also
told about the destruction of Aghdam by Armenian vandals and the
desecration of graves in the Alley of Martyrs.
The visitors observed the remains of structures demolished by
Armenians on Aghdam's central street and learned that, before the
occupation, Aghdam was one of the largest and most developed cities
in Azerbaijan. Once known for its vibrancy, the city now lies in
ruins.
The delegation was shown the damage inflicted on the Aghdam Juma
Mosque, built between 1868 and 1870. The mosque, like other
historical and religious sites, was subjected to Armenian
vandalism. The minarets were dismantled, the ceiling was damaged,
and inscriptions were destroyed. The mosque was reportedly used to
house livestock during the occupation. Following the liberation of
Aghdam, the mosque was restored by the state of Azerbaijan.
The travellers also received information about ongoing
restoration and construction efforts in Aghdam.
Travellers in Lachin's Zabukh and Sus
villages
According to the itinerary of the trip, the travellers arrived
in Lachin after Kalbajar.
They familiarised themselves with the construction and
reconstruction work being carried out in the city. It was reported
that currently, along with the city of Lachin, residents have also
returned to their native lands in the villages of Zabukh and Sus in
the district. It was stated that housing has been provided for 534
families (1,971 people) in the city of Lachin, 217 families (823
people) in the village of Zabukh, and 59 families (215 people) in
the village of Sus, and all necessary conditions have been created
for the resettled families. Additionally, the travellers were
informed about important projects being carried out in the
district.
It should be noted that in the last four years, more than 360
international travellers from nearly 50 countries have visited
Garabagh and East Zangazur in large groups 10 times. From July
25-27, a group of international travellers will be making another
trip to Garabagh and Eastern Zangazur organised by the MTP (Most
Travelled People) travel club. The MTP trip will be the 11th trip
of this kind.
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