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Participants of the International Parliamentary Conference on “Parliamentarism: Traditions and Prospects” visited Khankendi and Khojaly as part of their program in Garabagh, Azernews reports.

The delegation first toured Victory Square in Khankendi, where the Special Representative of the President of Azerbaijan, Elchin Yusubov, briefed them on the city's history and redevelopment. They then visited Garabagh

University, established by a presidential decree in 2023. Rector Shahin Bayramov highlighted the rapid creation of a modern educational infrastructure, including renovated buildings, equipped laboratories, and new libraries. Delegates engaged with students and explored the university facilities.

The group then traveled to Khojaly, where they learned about its tragic history, including the Khojaly genocide of February 1992. Delegates were reminded of the atrocities committed by Armenian forces, which left 613 Azerbaijanis dead, including women, children, and the elderly, and caused widespread destruction. The reconstruction efforts since the liberation of Khojaly in September 2023 were also discussed.

Officials accompanying the delegation included Vice-Speaker Rafael Huseynov and several Azerbaijani parliamentary committee chairs. The visit symbolized both remembrance and progress as the region moves forward with significant redevelopment efforts.