Canada opens photo exhibition on Nagorno Karabakh
Baku, October 26 (AZERTAC). A photo exhibition “Agdam - Caucasian Hiroshima” reflecting Armenia-Azerbaijan, Nagorno Karbakh conflict opened in Ottawa University, Canada.
The Azerbaijani- Canadian Council and Azerbaijan Embassy in Canada co-organized the photo exhibition.
According to Azerbaijan Embassy in Canada, the photos featured destruction of Azerbaijani cultural heritage and historical monuments by Armenians in Azerbaijan`s occupied territories.
Member of the Azerbaijan-Canadian Council Yashar Mugham provided information on Armenia-Azerbaijan, Nagorno Karabakh conflict stressing the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the restoration of Azerbaijan`s independence.
Addressing the event, Azeri ambassador Farid Shafiyev said that 20 percent of Azerbaijani lands are still under the occupation. He praised the progress achieved in different fields over the pass years underlining the election of Azerbaijan as non-permanent member to UN Security Council.
The author of the photos, independent Swiss journalist Andre Vidmer informed participants on the destructions in the occupied territories of Azerbaijan by Armenia.
A documentary “Agdam - Caucasian Hiroshima” was demonstrated in the event made by the The Council of State Support to Non-Governmental Organizations and Inam Pluralism Center.
Representatives of local and foreign communities in Ottawa attended the event.
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