Himeji:Azerbaijan's Shusha city participated in the 20th World Conference of Historical Cities in Himeji, Japan, as a member of the League of Historical Cities. The event saw participation from delegations from various countries, including the United States, South Korea, Italy, Austria, and Japan.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Shusha's representation included Aydin Karimov, Special Representative of the President of Azerbaijan in the Shusha district; Tural Novruzov, Executive Director of the Shusha City State Reserve; and Samaya Mammadova, Head of the Department of International Relations and Public Affairs.

During the conference, Aydin Karimov engaged in discussions with Hideyasu Kiyomoto, Mayor of Himeji, and Koji Matsui, Mayor of Kyoto, focusing on Azerbaijan-Japan relations and potential cooperation in architecture, tourism, and culture. Both mayors expressed admiration for Azerbaijan and Shusha's unique landscape, indicating a desire to visit the historic city.

Karimov emphasized Shusha's cultural heritage and ongoing restoration efforts, underscoring the importance of the city's involvement with the League of Historical Cities. He addressed a session at the conference, highlighting the city's revival through reconstruction efforts, historical preservation, modern infrastructure development, and tourism attraction initiatives.

A video presentation on Shusha's reconstruction efforts was also showcased during the session. The conference concluded with member cities signing the Himeji Declaration.