BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 22. Objectivity,
scientific approach and adherence to international law are
essential in protecting intellectual property, the Commissioner for
Human Rights of Azerbaijan (Ombudsperson) Sabina Aliyeva said at a
conference on the theme “Ancient texts and classical sources expose
Armenian forgeries and fabrications or about ancient Turan and
proto-Turkic tribes in the territories of Asia Minor and their
relations with the Caucasus” being held in Baku on the occasion of
the World Book and Copyright Day, Trend reports.
She noted that the correct analysis and evaluation of historical
sources based on objective scientific methodology are fundamental
principles of the social sciences. This approach serves to deepen
scientific discussions and knowledge.
According to her, historical and cultural heritage is one of the
main factors shaping the national identity of the people, and its
protection is an international legal issue.
“Unfortunately, as a result of the processes taking place in the
region, our people have been subjected to violence and mass
displacement. The military events that have occurred since the end
of the last century have created large-scale humanitarian problems.
During the occupation, serious damage was caused to the cultural
heritage of Azerbaijan.
These circumstances raise serious concerns not only in terms of
the protection of cultural heritage, but also in terms of the
protection of universal human values. There are also problems
related to the appropriation of intangible cultural heritage in
those areas. Their objective assessment should be carried out
within the framework of a scientific approach and international
law.
One of the main problems affecting the efficiency of the process
is the mines present in those areas, which slow down the recovery
and development process to a certain extent.
Protection of the rights of intellectual property owners is one
of our priorities as the Ombudsman. Violation of these rights also
negatively affects the development of society. We have regularly
informed international organizations and ombudsmen of foreign
countries about the acts of vandalism committed by Armenians
against Islamic culture and emphasized the importance of assessing
this as moral terrorism,” she added.