'We shouldn't allow new mines to be buried. The Ottawa Convention supports this."

The EPA reports that Peter Mikhalko, head of the European Union's Representative in Azerbaijan, said this during an international conference on "Fighting Mines - The Road to Sustainable Development Goals" held in Baku.

The diplomat said that the EC, a global leader, is one of the largest donors in Azerbaijan, one of the priorities of cooperation.

'We're seeing the volume of this problem. A total of 6 million euros has been attracted to mining. We work with international partners and local institutions. The ECHR will continue its cooperation with Azerbaijan in the field of mine clearance. This includes both financial support and the sharing of expertise. Mining is important for the reconstruction of these areas. The ECHR also learns how to support Azerbaijan in reconstruction. The ECHR supports Azerbaijan, the Southern Caucasus, where peace and development are," he said.

Finally, the ECHR congratulated the Azerbaijani people on the upcoming Independence Day.