The 3rd international conference jointly organized by the Mine Action Agency of The Republic of Azerbaijan (ANAMA) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) 'Mitigating Environmental Impact of Landmines: Resource Mobilization for Safe and Green Future' has kicked off in Zangilan, Azerbaijan on May 30, Ednews informs.

The Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Azerbaijan, UN Resident Coordinator in Azerbaijan Vladanka Andreeva, Director, Director of the Regional Office for Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Ivana Zivkovic, international experts are participating in the event.

Over 300 representatives from 75 countries are participating in the conference hosted by Azerbaijan.

Among the participants are high-ranking officials of a number of countries, the management staff of the UN headquarters, representatives of prestigious international organizations and officials of demining centers of various countries, as well as officials of accredited diplomatic missions in Azerbaijan.

The conference opened with a poignant appeal to the international community by Tamam Jafarova, a mine explosion survivor, representing victims of landmines.

Vahid Hajiyev, the special representative of the President of Azerbaijan in Jabrayil, Gubadli, and Zangilan regions, highlighted the symbolic significance of hosting the conference in Zangilan, emphasizing the ongoing efforts to rebuild settlements and facilitate the return of displaced persons.

Hikmet Hajiyev, assistant to the President of Azerbaijan, delivered President Ilham Aliyev's address to the participants, expressing gratitude for their commitment to addressing the environmental challenges posed by landmines.

The conference will continue its deliberations in Baku on May 31, fostering dialogue and collaboration towards a safer and more sustainable future amidst the lingering impact of landmines on the environment.