BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 2. Azerbaijan's
activities in the field of mine clearance are commendable, UN
Resident Coordinator in Azerbaijan, Nasar Hayat, said at the 4th
International Mine Action Conference on "Humanitarian Demining for
Urban Recovery: Setting Standards of Excellence for Safe
Settlements", Trend's correspondent reports from the event.
Hayat noted that the landmine problem in many parts of the world
is endangering the lives of society.
"As a result of mine explosions recorded in Azerbaijan since the
end of the Second Karabakh War in 2020, 437 Azerbaijani citizens
have been injured.
This fact shows that the mine problem remains a very serious
threat to human life," he explained.
He pointed out that mine pollution may be a national problem,
but mine action is a global responsibility.
"Experience, technology, and lessons developed in one country
can benefit many.
Much more needs to be done, and greater partnership and
international solidarity are needed. We are committed to supporting
ANAMA in line with the Framework Document for Cooperation on
Sustainable Development between the United Nations and the
Government of Azerbaijan for 2026-2030," he added.
