Book “Karabakh: questions and facts” presented within framework of “Justice for Khojaly” campaign at Culture Center of Turkish Parliament.
Presentation ceremony of the book “Karabakh: questions and facts” published in Turkey on the initiative of Islamic Conference Youth Forum within the framework of “Justice for Khojaly” campaign was held at the Culture Center of the Turkish Parliament, ICYF media department reports.
The book reflecting the history of Azerbaijan-Armenia Nagorno Karabakh problem, geopolitical, legal and cultural aspects was written by famous Azerbaijani scientists and experts. Chairman of Turkish Parliament Mehmet Ali Shahin delivered speech at the event organized Islamic Conference Youth Forum and Turkish deputies. He noted the importance of recognition the Khojaly tragedy by the world community.
Appreciating the activity of international campaign “Justice for Khojaly” launched on the initiative of General Coordinator of the OIC Youth Foundation on Intercultural Dialogue Leyla Aliyeva, he noted the importance of strengthening the joint efforts of Azerbaijani and Turkish communities abroad for informing the world community about Khojaly tragedy.
Turkish MP Junyed Yuksel, chairman of the Interparliamentary group of the Azerbaijan- Turkish friendship Mustafa Kabakchi, Turkish historian on the so-called Armenian genocide Yusif Halajoglu, Azerbaijani ambassador to Turkey Zakir Hashimov delivered speeches at the presentation of the book “Karabakh: questions and facts”. Turkish deputies noted that they hope with this book public would receive comprehensive and objective information about Karabakh conflict. The photoexhibiton “Justice for Khojaly” reflecting one-year activity of the campaign was opened at the end of the event that will continue till March 2. The event has been covered by the leading Turkish media.
The Justice for Khojaly campaign was launched in 2009 by Leyla Aliyeva, Head of the Azerbaijan Youth Organization of Russia and OIC Youth Forum coordinator for cross-cultural dialogue. The main purpose of the international awareness campaign "Justice for Khojaly-Freedom for Karabakh" is to contribute to restoration of historic justice and recognition of Khojaly genocide by the world community. International connecting of the campaign is www.justiceforkhojaly.org website.
TURKISH DEPUTIES SPEAK ON ANNIVERSARY OF KHOJALY TRAGEDY
On February 25, Turkish parliament addressed the issue related to anniversary of Khojaly tragedy in Azerbaijan.
According to Turkish parliamentarians took the floor and expressed opinion of their parties about the frightful massacre committed in the occupied Nagorno Karabakh region of Azerbaijan by Armenian invaders and their supporters - Russian militaries 18 years ago. The parliamentarians cursed the Khojaly massacre as a crime against humanity and expressed their solidarity with Azerbaijan.
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