Reunion is one of the territories suffering from French and Dutch colonialism, said Abbas Abbasov, Executive Director of the Baku Initiative Group (BIG).

Baku hosted an international conference titled “ French and Dutch Colonialism on St. Martin—One Island, One People, One Destiny ”. Organized by the Baku Initiative Group (BIG), the event brings together representatives from Saint Martin who are advocating against colonialism and for freedom. Participants include leaders of anti-colonial organizations, members of parliament, human rights defenders, NGO leaders, as well as decolonization experts and researchers.

The international conference titled "French and Dutch Colonialism on St. Martin—One Island, One People, One Destiny" has officially begun in Baku.

Franklin Meyers, a member of Parliament from the island of Sint Maarten, highlighted the importance of independence during an international conference dedicated to the island, which has a history of French and Dutch colonial rule. The event was organized by the Baku Initiative Group, as reported by News.Az.