Western Azerbaijan Community hosts bilateral meeting ahead of International Conference

In preparation for the second international conference of the Western Azerbaijan Community on the theme "Right of Return; Ensuring Justice for Azerbaijanis Forced to Deport from Armenia", a bilateral meeting took place in Baku between Aziz Alakbarli, Chairman of the Board of the Western Azerbaijan Community and Member of the Milli Majlis, and Riffat Inam Butt, Secretary of the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan, Azernews reports.

The Western Azerbaijan Community reported that Alakbarli provided detailed insights into the historical deportations of Western Azerbaijanis, which occurred in stages over the past century. Highlighting the conference's agenda, he underscored the need for a peaceful, safe, and dignified return of Western Azerbaijanis to their ancestral lands.

Riffat Inam Butt expressed gratitude for the comprehensive information shared during the meeting. He stressed the importance of upholding the right of return as a fundamental norm of international law. Butt further affirmed his readiness to support Western Azerbaijanis in their pursuit of justice and committed to raising global awareness about their cause.

The upcoming conference, set for December 5–6 in Baku, will address critical issues related to the rights and return of displaced Azerbaijanis, drawing attention to international principles and justice frameworks.