SHUSHA, Azerbaijan, July 6. The goal of the
Circassian communities is lasting peace among nations, a member of
the “Circassian Agency” civic movement in Türkiye, Angelica
Toktamish-Jeyishakar said, Trend's correspondent reports from the event.
She made the statement during a panel discussion on "Modern
forms of colonialism: actions bringing tragedy, slavery and
suffering to peoples" held as part of the international conference
"Cultural and ethnic diversity: lessons from history, contemporary
challenges" in Shusha.
Toktamish-Jeyishakar noted that the Circassians want greater
rights to manage their own human resources, natural resources, and
economic opportunities, as well as to build cooperation with
neighboring peoples and states based on mutual respect.
Moreover, the official emphasized that an important goal of
Circassian society is not only to strengthen cultural ties but also
to develop trade, investment, and economic cooperation.
“It is very important that the voices of people who have endured
great suffering throughout history be heard and that their future
be discussed. The goal of Circassian communities is not conflict.
The goal is justice, cooperation, economic prosperity, and lasting
peace among nations. Without forgetting the past, we want to look
confidently toward the future,” she said.
An international conference on the topic "Cultural and ethnic
diversity: lessons from history, contemporary challenges" is taking
place in Shusha.
The event is organized by the “Center for Cultural and Ethnic
Diversity” Public Association in partnership with the “Silk Road”
Public Association for Cultural and Historical Research.
Representatives from Azerbaijan, the U.S., France, Lithuania,
Poland, the Czech Republic, Germany, Israel, Türkiye, and Georgia
are participating in the conference.
