The Embassy of Azerbaijan in Pakistan and Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST), one of the leading higher educational institutions in Pakistan, co-organized a seminar on “Khojaly Genocide: A Crime Against Humanity”, dedicated to the 31st anniversary of the Khojaly genocide.
The seminar was attented by Muhammad Talha Mahmood, Pakistan’s Minister for States and Frontier Regions, as an honorary guest. The seminar also included embassy employees, university students, representatives of Pakistan’s think tanks and public representatives.
The event participants also observed a minute of silence to honor the genocide victims. Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Pakistan Khazar Farhadov said this year marks the 31st anniversary of the Khojaly genocide, which went down in history as one of the most horrific tragedies of the 20th century. Noting that hundreds of thousands of civilians were killed and became displaced as a result of the ethnic cleansing and genocidal policy carried out by Armenia against Azerbaijanis. It was also noted that several countries, including Pakistan, and several international organizations have already recognized the Khojaly genocide.
He noted that the Senate and the National Assembly of Pakistan have so far passed several resolutions strongly condemning the Khojaly genocide. Mr. Ambassador also expressed gratitude to the Pakistani government for constantly providing political and moral support to Azerbaijan.
Muhammad Talha Mahmood, Pakistan’s Minister for States and Frontier Regions, stressed that the Khojaly genocide committed by Armenia is a crime against humanity and pointed out that Pakistan always supports Azerbaijan in all its causes.
Talha Mahmood also expressed his solidarity with the Azerbaijanis and provided various books and informative booklets related to the Khojaly genocide.
