‘We Restore All Historical Monuments, Including Mosques,’ Says Artsakh Official

STEPANAKERT””The Islamic leader of Azerbaijan and the Grand Mutfi of the Caucasus, Allahshukur Hummat Pashazade, in recent remarks said that there were provocative intentions behind efforts to restore a mosque in Shushi, Artsakh.

He also expressed his intentions to address the issue with His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians during an upcoming religious summit between religious leaders of Russia, Georgia Armenia and Azerbaijan.

The government of Artsakh was quick to point out that it has continuously undertaken efforts to restore and preserve all historic monuments.

“People in Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) always feel committed to preserve and restore historical monuments regardless of their ethnic or religious origin,”