In the opening speech of the masterclass, the Director of the Genocide Memorial Complex, Dr. Rakhshanda Bayramova, emphasized the historical significance of the Khojaly events. She stated that during the tragedy, 613 people were killed with particular brutality, including 106 women, 63 children, and 70 elderly individuals. She also noted that 1,275 people were taken hostage, and their fate remained unknown for many years. Subsequently, Professor Haji Hasanov stated that the Khojaly genocide was not only a great tragedy for Azerbaijan but also a crime against all humanity. He emphasized that the Khojaly genocide is one of the bloodiest and most horrific examples of the deliberate policy of ethnic cleansing carried out by Armenian nationalists against Azerbaijanis. This tragedy, he stressed, should be regarded not only as a crime against the Azerbaijani people but as a crime against humanity as a whole. It was also noted that thanks to National Leader Heydar Aliyev, the Khojaly genocide was brought to international attention, and that today diplomatic and legal measures are being undertaken by his достой successor, President Ilham Aliyev. The event continued with discussions centered around the topic.
