Opening the event with an introductory speech, the Deputy Director of the Complex, Mehriban Aliyeva, stated that the policy of genocide committed against the Azerbaijani people at various times is not merely a historical fact, but also a component of a systematically implemented strategy of ethnic cleansing and extermination. She emphasized that the investigation, documentation, and scholarly presentation of these crimes are of great importance both for preserving national memory and for defending the truth in the international legal and political arena.
Subsequently, Dr. Oder Alizadeh, a lecturer at the Department of History and Archaeology of Khazar University, delivered an extensive presentation on the subject. Based on archival documents and historical sources, he analyzed the political and ideological foundations of the mass massacres carried out against Azerbaijanis and discussed the impact of these events on the demographic and social development of the region.
Approximately 30 employees of reserves operating under the State Service for the Protection, Development, and Restoration of Cultural Heritage participated in the webinar.
