SHUSHA, Azerbaijan, July 22. The ongoing events in New Caledonia show colonialism is still reigning, International Advisor on Governance Carlyle Corbin said at a side event of the Baku Initiative Group within the framework of the 2nd Shusha Global Media Forum, Trend reports.
"We consider colonialism an unacceptable factor in the modern world. You see what is happening in New Caledonia. This shows that colonialism still reigns there. Today I will present you with information about colonialism in France," he explained.
Corbin noted that overseas territories must leave the colonial format and self-determinate.
"France tried to change the composition of the local population by moving people to large areas in Africa. The UN Charter clearly reflects these parameters. It reflects the right of peoples to self-determination," he added.
The Second Shusha Global Media Forum is attended by 150 foreign guests from 49 countries, including news agencies from 34 countries, 12 international organizations and media entities, as well as 60 heads and representatives of Azerbaijani media.
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