ZANGILAN, Azerbaijan, May 30. Mines pose a serious humanitarian threat, Chairman of the Islamic Forum of International Humanitarian Law (IFIHL) of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) humanitarian law professor Oussedik Fawzi said on the sidelines of the 3rd International Conference on Mine Action, themed "Mitigating Environmental Impact of Landmines: Resource Mobilization for a Safe and Green Future" in Zangilan, Azerbaijan, Trend reports.
"Mines are a serious humanitarian threat. Today, we arrived in Zangilan, and I can clearly see that a lot of professional work is ongoing and still needed in the region. A new life awaits this area. This conference is crucial because spreading awareness about the mine threat and countering it is very important," he emphasized.
The 3rd International Conference on Mine Action began its work in Zangilan, jointly organized by the Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
The conference is attracting significant international attention, with over 300 delegates from 75 countries participating. Among the attendees are high-ranking officials from various nations, senior UN staff, representatives from prominent international organizations, officials from demining centers worldwide, and diplomats accredited in Azerbaijan.
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