The next meeting of the Working Group on landmine and unexploded ordnance clearance, operating under the Interdepartmental Center of the Coordination Headquarters, was held in Jabrayil district.

As part of the visit to Jabrayil district, representatives of the Mine Action Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (ANAMA) and relevant government institutions represented in the Working Group got acquainted with humanitarian demining operations carried out by ANAMA in Hasanli village and by a local company engaged in demining activities in the territory of Guyjag village of Jabrayil district. Members of the Working Group observed the progress of the ongoing operations and were briefed on the methods and technologies applied in accordance with the terrain of the area.

Following the field visit, the next meeting of the Working Group was held in Jabrayil city.

Vugar Suleymanov, Chairman of the Board of the ANAMA and Head of the Working Group, emphasized the significance of the measures being implemented to eliminate the threat of landmines in the liberated territories. He highlighted the importance of joint efforts to ensure the effecient organization of demining activities, coordination of work among relevant bodies and the safe use of the territories. It was noted that a total of 308,414 hectares of land had been cleared of landmines and other explosive ordnance, including 100,849 hectares across Jabrayil, Gubadli and Zangilan districts. As a result of clearance operations, 267,558 explosive devices have been detected and neutralized. To ensure safety, fencing has been installed along 344 kilometres of areas heavily contaminated with landmines and other explosive ordnance along the former line of contact.

Vahid Hajiyev, the Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the Jabrayil, Gubadli, and Zangilan districts, noted that demining activities play a crucial role in the successful continuation of restoration and reconstruction efforts in the liberated territories. He emphasised that clearing land of landmines and unexploded ordnance is particularly important for ensuring the safety of the population, accelerating the return of former internally displaced persons to their native lands, and facilitating the effective implementation of infrastructure and economic projects.

Other members of the Working Group provided information on the demining activities carried out by the bodies they represent. The importance of observing mine hazard warning signs was also highlighted, while the potential risks and adverse consequences of interfering with fenced-off areas, as well as measures to prevent such incidents, were also discussed at the meeting.