BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 19. More than 308
hectares of land have been cleared of mines in the Jabrayil,
Gubadli, and Zangilan districts.


This was reported by the Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine
Action (ANAMA).


In addition, it was noted that the latest meeting of the working
group for clearing mines and unexploded ordnance, operating under
the Interdepartmental Center of the Coordination Headquarters, took
place in the Jabrayil District.


As part of their visit to the Jabrayil District, representatives
of the Azerbaijan Republic’s Agency for Mine Action and relevant
government agencies represented in the Working Group reviewed the
humanitarian demining operations being carried out by ANAMA in the
village of Hasanli in the Jabrayil District, as well as by a local
company engaged in demining activities in the village of Guyujag in
the same district.


Members of the Working Group observed the progress of the work
and received information on the methods and technologies being
used, taking into account the terrain.


Following the site visit in the city of Jabrayil, a regular
meeting of the Working Group was held.







Vugar Suleymanov, Chairman of the Agency’s Board and Head of the
Working Group, speaking at the meeting, emphasized the importance
of measures being taken to eliminate the mine threat in territories
liberated from occupation. He noted the need for joint efforts to
effectively organize demining operations, coordinate the activities
of relevant agencies, and ensure the safe use of these
territories.


In addition, it was noted that 100,930 hectares in the Jabrayil,
Gubadli, and Zangilan districts have been cleared of mines and
other explosive ordnance, bringing the total area of cleared
territory to 308,945 hectares. During the operations, 267,932
explosive devices were detected and neutralized. To ensure safety
along the former line of contact, fencing was installed along
412-kilometer stretches characterized by a high level of
contamination with mines and other explosive ordnance.


Addressing the meeting, Vahid Hajiyev, Special Representative of
the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the Jabrayil,
Gubadli, and Zangilan districts, stated that demining plays a
crucial role in the successful continuation of reconstruction and
construction work in the territories liberated from occupation. He
emphasized the particular importance of clearing land of mines and
unexploded ordnance to ensure the safety of the population,
accelerate the return of former internally displaced persons to
their homelands, and effectively implement infrastructure and
economic projects.


Other members of the Working Group presented a report on the
work their organizations have done to clear areas of landmines. The
meeting also highlighted the importance of heeding warning signs
about mine hazards and discussed the potential risks and negative
consequences of trespassing on fenced-off areas, as well as ways to
prevent such incidents.