Azerbaijani NGOs have issued a statement condemning a campaign launched in Armenia in response to a visit by the diplomatic corps accredited in Azerbaijan to the liberated territories.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that the statement said:
"We, representatives of Azerbaijan’s civil society, strongly condemn the reaction from various circles in Armenia to the diplomatic corps accredited in Azerbaijan’s latest visit to liberated Garabagh and Eastern Zangazur.
This reaction is, in essence, an attack on our country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, interference in Azerbaijan’s internal affairs and an obvious attempt at irredentism. These centrally coordinated actions in Armenia are an overt provocation aimed at dealing a serious blow to the Azerbaijan-Armenia peace agenda and disrupting the ongoing normalization process between the two countries. It has become clear that the Armenian people are not ready for peace. The ‘Real Armenia’ narrative is failing.
The policy of denying the history and culture of the Azerbaijani people, including the rich heritage of Caucasian Albania, must end. Armenia’s prime minister refers to the opinion of the Matenadaran Institute to ‘prove’ the Armenian origin of the Gandzasar monastery. It is strange: who gave the Matenadaran Institute the right to determine the origin of a monument located in the sovereign territory of another country? Answer this question, gentlemen. Are you not tired of false history, the disease of national exceptionalism and hostility? Why have the remnants of the former self-proclaimed regime, which announced its dissolution in September 2023, reappeared and begun sending absurd letters to various diplomatic missions and international organizations?
It is unacceptable that Armenia, which has turned ethnic hatred against the Azerbaijani people into state policy, kept Garabagh and Eastern Zangazur under occupation for 30 years, committed the Khojaly genocide and destroyed our historical and cultural heritage, is attempting to interfere in our country’s internal affairs.
We have also not forgotten Azerbaijan’s looted and falsified cultural and religious heritage in Armenia. We have not forgotten the destruction of the Sardar Palace and our cemeteries, the desecration of the grave of Dada Alasgar, or the distortion of the Blue Mosque.
If the Armenian government is genuinely committed to a peace agenda with Azerbaijan, it must end this hysteria and hostility and hold accountable the individuals and organizations that it still allows to operate while promoting irredentist ideas against Azerbaijan.
As representatives of Azerbaijani civil society, we are firmly convinced that the Azerbaijani state will resolutely prevent such actions directed against our country by Armenia and its supporters.
Signatories:
1. Ramil Iskandarli – Board of the National NGO Forum of Azerbaijan
2. Haji Abdulla – Zangazur Communities Public Union
3. Khatai Alasgarov – Dada Alasgar Hearth Public Union
4. Oghuz Mammadov – Zangi: Study of Historical Heritage Public Union
5. Fuad Mammadov – Simurg Azerbaijan Cultural Association
6. Zaur Mammadov – Baku Political Scientists Club Public Union
7. Dilgam Ahmad – Chapar National Heritage Research Center Public Union
8. Tural Ganjaliyev – Return to Garabagh Public Union
9. Tanzila Rustamkhanli – Azeri-Turkish Women’s Union
10. Alimammad Nuriyev – Constitution Research Foundation
11. Konul Behbudova – Garabagh Families of Missing Persons Public Union
12. Shabnam Safarova – For the Progress of Garabagh Public Union
13. Umud Mirzayev – International Eurasia Press Fund
14. Saltanat Gocamanli – Human Rights and Rule of Law Protection Public Union
15. Novella Jafarova – D. Aliyeva Society for the Protection of Azerbaijani Women’s Rights Public Union
16. Saadat Bananyarly – Azerbaijani National Chapter of the International Society for Human Rights Public Union
17. Aqil Jamal – Common Values Public Union
18. Hafiz Safikhanov – Azerbaijan Campaign Against Mines Public Union
19. Rey Gasimov – Association of Mine Victims in Azerbaijan
20. Amir Aliyev – Human Rights Promotion Center Public Union
21. Mushvig Alasgarli – Support for Innovative Initiatives in Media Public Union
22. Khatira Valiyeva – Khankendi Support for Internally Displaced Persons Public Union
23. Sevinj Alizade – Zafar Support for Martyrs’ Families Public Union
24. Zaur Ibrahimli – Priority Center for Socioeconomic Research Public Union
25. Shalala Hasanova – Assistance to the Development of Public Relations Public Union
26. Ayaz Mirzayev – Azerbaijan Journalists Network Public Union
27. Shahla Nagiyeva – Inextinguishable Torch Cultural Relations Public Union
28. Jasar Huseynzade – Support for Information and Social Initiatives Public Union
29. Vusala Huseynli – Reformist Women and Innovations Public Union
30. Ahmad Abbasbeyli – Center for the Development of Society and Civic Relations Public Union
31. Fuad Abbasov – Misra Information Exchange and Initiatives Public Union
32. Fuad Huseynzade – Journalists’ Support for Diaspora Activities Public Union
33. Anar Khalilov – Healthy Development and Awareness Public Union
34. Khalid Kazimov – Regional Human Rights and Media Center Public Union
35. Elshad Mammadli – Civic Awareness Public Union
36. Kamala Aghazade – Azerbaijani Children Public Union
37. Afsaladdin Agalarov – Assistance to the Socioeconomic Development of Youth Public Union
38. Yadigar Mammadli – Azerbaijan Democratic Journalists League Public Union
39. Fariz Khalilli – Miras Assistance to the Study of Cultural Heritage Public Union
40. Mubariz Asgarov – Objective Support for the Promotion of National Values Public Union
41. Tunzala Abdullalimova – For the Sake of the Homeland Support for Martyrs’ Families Public Union
42. Jeyran Hasanova – Support for Martyrs’ Mothers Public Union
43. Vugar Gadirov – Youth Organization for Return and Revival
44. Irada Rzazade – For the Social Welfare of Citizens Public Union
45. Keramat Ismayilov – Center for Economic and Social Development Public Union
46. Fikrat Yusifov – Economics International Economic Research Public Union
47. Ilgar Huseynli – Social-Strategic and Analytical Research Public Union
48. Varis Yolchiyev – Azerbaijan Literature Foundation
49. Samad Vakilov – Authorized Legal Center Public Union
50. Elshad Eyvazov – Association of Impartial Journalists
51. Farida Mirishova – Iz Support for Cultural Development Public Union
52. Lala Sardarly – Assistance to the Preservation and Promotion of Applied Art Samples Public Union"
