A delegation led by Aydin Karimov, Special Representative of the Azerbaijani President in Shusha district, visited the city of Abu-Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on November 26-27, to take part at “The Days of Shusha” jointly organized by the Azerbaijani Embassy in the UAE and the Shusha City State Reserve.
The event was held in accordance with the Action Plan regarding the declaration of the city of Shusha as the "Cultural Capital of the Islamic World" for 2024.
As part of the trip, Special Representative Aydin Karimov met with several Emirati officials, including Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi, the country’s Minister of Culture, Khalid Belhoul, Undersecretary at the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Saif Al Nasseri, Undersecretary of the country’s Department of Municipalities and Transport.
The Azerbaijani delegation included Elchin Baghirov, Azerbaijani Ambassador to UAE, Tural Novruzov, Executive Director of the Shusha City State Reserve, as well as Elshad Iskandarov, Senior Advisor of the Special Representation Office of the Azerbaijani President in Shusha district.
The meetings saw discussions on bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and UAE, as well as Azerbaijan’s excellent hosting of the COP29 conference this year. The Emirati officials were informed about the Shusha City Master Plan, with discussions revolving around enhancing relations between Shusha and Abu-Dhabi, developing cultural, educational cooperation and exchanging experience.
The Azerbaijani officials highlighted the history of Shusha, the Armenian vandalism committed in the city, the ongoing restoration and reconstruction works, efforts to promote Shusha in the international arena, as well as relocation of the citizens to the city.
The Days of Shusha also featured an exhibition titled “Shusha- yesterday and today” showcasing footages of the city’s fascinating nature, its appearance before and after Armenian occupation, as well as the ongoing restoration process.
