UN highlights Azerbaijan's commitment to international treaties against torture

Azerbaijan remains committed to its obligations under the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, as well as other relevant international treaties, Report informs.

First Secretary of the Permanent Mission of Azerbaijan to the UN, Shahriyar Hajiyev, made the remark during an interactive dialogue with the chairpersons of the Committee Against Torture and the Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment within the Third Committee of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.

The first secretary noted that human rights training and educational events are regularly held in Azerbaijan for personnel of various law enforcement agencies, serving as important components of the torture prevention system.

"In accordance with its national legislation and international obligations, Azerbaijan has taken decisive steps to investigate and prosecute grave crimes committed during the former conflict, particularly torture and inhuman or degrading treatment of civilians and other protected persons," the diplomat emphasized.

"In conclusion, I would like to note that combating impunity is a crucial component of the path to genuine reconciliation and simultaneously helps prevent the recurrence of heinous acts, especially those related to torture and inhuman or degrading treatment," Shahriyar Hajiyev stated.