Baku:Miguel Ángel Moratinos, the High Representative of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and UN Under-Secretary-General, expressed his horror at the devastation he witnessed in Karabakh. His remarks were made during the plenary session titled "Culture at the Center Safe Pathways to a Common Future" at the 7th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue held in Baku.

According to Azeri-Press news agency, Moratinos highlighted the importance of conveying the reality of the situation faced by Azerbaijan to the international community. He stressed the significance of adhering to international law and political values, based on his firsthand observations in Karabakh.

Moratinos emphasized the profound impact the destruction had on him and spoke about the role of culture and religious communities in achieving lasting peace. He noted that religious heritage encompasses more than just places of worship and is integral to the identity and history of peoples. Moratinos also praised Azerbaijan's efforts in promoting intercultural dialogue and thanked its government for these initiatives.

It is noted that during his visit to Azerbaijan's liberated territories, including Fuzuli in 2021, Moratinos was deeply affected by the extensive damage to historical, cultural, and religious sites.