Organized by the Nizami Ganjavi International Center under the patronage of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, an international event themed "Reconstruction, reconciliation and integration: energy, economy, environment and equity" has today kicked off in Azerbaijani city of Shusha.

The opening ceremony featured a video prepared by the Nizami Ganjavi International Center highlighting the restoration of Azerbaijani lands liberated from occupation.

The event brings together 30 former heads of state and government.

The panel discussions to be held as part of the event, will highlight topics such as energy, economy, environment, equity, cultural heritage.

The first day of the two-day event will be held in Shusha, followed by the second one in Ganja.