BIG brings Mayotte Island's plight back into spotlight

Despite France's efforts to prevent the discussion of its occupation of Mayotte Island in international organizations, the Baku Initiative Group (BIG) has once again brought this issue to the forefront and pledged to continue supporting the people of Mayotte, Abbas Abbasov, the executive director of BIG, made this statement to journalists in the margins of the conference themed “Illegal occupation of Mayotte island of the Union of the Comoros by France,” Report informs.

Abbasov recalled that just one year after the Comoros Islands declared independence, France conducted a sham referendum and occupied Mayotte.

"Since then, all issues related to Mayotte have been blocked in international organizations. However, there are UN resolutions regarding this occupation. BIG has brought this issue back to the agenda, drawing the attention of the international community," Abbasov noted.

Abbasov emphasized that BIG will continue to hold events to ensure the implementation of UN resolutions and defend the provisions of international law. He also announced that a memorandum of cooperation will be signed between BIG and the Maore Committee, outlining future collaboration prospects. "This document determines the perspectives of future cooperation. In the future, BIG will demonstrate support to the Comoros Islands in economic, social, and political matters," he added.