Khojaly genocide victims remembered in Berlin
Berlin, February 25 (AZERTAC). The victims of the Khojaly genocide were commemorated here in an event organized by the Turkish-Azerbaijani Union in Germany and Azerbaijan`s embassy to this country.
The event was held at the Turkish House in Berlin. The event was attended by Azerbaijani MPs Ganira Pashayeva and Rovshan Rzayev, historian Maharram Zulfugarli.
A moment of silence was observed in memory of shahids.
Then, Executive Director of the Coordinating Center of Azerbaijanis in Germany Samira Patzer-Ismayilova addressed the meeting and provided information about actions to have the Khojaly genocide recognized by the German public.
Chairman of the Ataturk Thought Association Olcay Bashegmez expressed regret that the Nagorno-Karabakh problem still remains unsolved. According to him, some countries` reluctance to solve the conflict play a major role.
Azerbaijani ambassador Parviz Shahbazov said in his remarks that co-organization of such events by both communities at the Turkish House has become regular. He noted Turkish and Azerbaijani diasporas cooperate and support each other in Germany. The ambassador pointed out that commemoration ceremonies were held in 30 countries in Germany.
The attitude towards Azerbaijan has changed in Germany and a number of resolutions on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict were adopted. He underlined that President Ilham Aliyev makes every effort to find a peaceful solution to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
Consul general of Turkey in Berlin Ahmad Bashar Shen said the Khojaly genocide is a source of sorrow for both Turkish and Azerbaijani communities. He said injustice to the people of Azerbaijan saddens the Turkish people too. From this point of view Turkey shares Azerbaijan`s sorrow.
Afterwards, the documentary on the Khojaly massacre was shown to the participants.
Also speaking at the event were Ganira Pashayeva, Rovshan Rzayev and Maharram Zulfugarli.
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