On February 3, 2023, the Acting Director General of ICYF-ERC Mr. Vusal Gurbanov attended the International Conference and Photo Exhibition on Kashmir at the invitation of the Embassy of Pakistan in Baku, Azerbaijan, to mark the Kashmir Solidarity Day at ADA University.
H.E. Mr. Bilal Hayee, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Azerbaijan, in his opening remarks, recounted the historical events and thanked the strong support of the Government of Azerbaijan in standing by with the cause of Jammu and Kashmir at all regional and international fora.
Ms. Sabina Aliyeva, Ombudsperson of the Republic of Azerbaijan was the keynote speaker. Member of the Milli Mejlis (Parliament) and member of the Human Rights Committee of the Parliament Mr. Razi Nurllayev and Head of prestigious think tank Center of Analysis of International Relations Mr. Farid Shafiyev also spoke on the occasion. Mrs. Mishal Malik, spouse of Kashmiri leader Yasmin Malik and a human rights activist from Turkiye addressed the conference through video link.
The large number of Azerbaijani youth participated at the conference and were encourage to make the world aware of this conflict and consequence for global peace.