Shusha:Participants in the 4th International Conference in the Baku Dialogue format on 'Strengthening Trust and Developing Effective Mechanisms in Addressing the Issue of Missing Persons' visited Shusha on October 9.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the delegation first toured a residential complex in Shusha, where they were briefed on the living conditions and facilities available to residents. Construction of the complex began in 2021, and it was inaugurated on May 10, 2024. This complex, built in the city's traditional architectural style, offers comfortable living conditions for former internally displaced persons who have returned to their hometown.

The participants then visited the New Shusha Mosque, which is currently under construction. They were informed that President Ilham Aliyev laid the foundation of the mosque in 2021. The mosque's design symbolizes November 8, Victory Day, while its two minarets represent the month of November, when Shusha was liberated.

The delegation also visited several historical sites, including Ghazanchi Church, the bullet-riddled statues of Natavan, Bulbul, and Uzeyir Hajibeyli, and Shusha Fortress. They learned about the history of these sites and their restoration following the city's liberation.

Additionally, the participants toured Shusha Prison, where Azerbaijani captives and hostages were held and tortured after the city's occupation in 1992. They were briefed on the 2023 discovery of two mass graves at the site, containing the remains of 31 people.

The visit to Shusha concluded following these tours.