Representatives of Azerbaijani civil society have strongly condemned Armenia's reaction to the recent visit of the diplomatic corps accredited in Azerbaijan to the liberated Karabakh and Eastern Zangezur.
According to Modern.az, this was stated in a statement issued by representatives of Azerbaijani civil society.
The statement noted that the reaction of various circles in Armenia regarding the visit is essentially an attempt against Azerbaijan's sovereignty and territorial integrity, interference in Azerbaijan's internal affairs, and a clear attempt at irredentism.
"These behaviors, managed from a single center in Armenia, are a serious blow to the Azerbaijan-Armenia peace agenda and a clear provocation aimed at 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 statement emphasized.
The importance of ending the policy of denying the history, culture, including the rich heritage of Caucasian Albania, of the Azerbaijani people was noted.
The statement also criticized the Armenian Prime Minister's reference to the opinion of the Matenadaran institute to "prove" the Armenian origin of the Gandzasar monastery:
"It's strange, who gave the Matenadaran institute the right to determine the origin of a monument in the sovereign territory of another country? Answer this question, gentlemen! Are you not tired of false history, the disease of national exceptionalism, and enmity?"
Civil society representatives also commented on the reappearance of representatives of the former self-proclaimed regime, which announced its dissolution in September 2023, and their sending letters to various diplomatic missions and international organizations.
"Armenia's attempts to interfere in our country's internal affairs, which made ethnic hatred against the Azerbaijani people a state policy, kept Karabakh and Eastern Zangezur under occupation for 30 years, committed the Khojaly genocide, and destroyed our historical and cultural heritage, are unacceptable!" the statement said.
The statement emphasized that the plundered and falsified cultural and religious heritage of the Azerbaijani people in the territory of Armenia has not been forgotten either.
"We have not forgotten the destruction of the Sardar Palace, our cemeteries, the desecration of Dede Alasgar's grave, and the distortion of the Blue Mosque!" the document noted.
Representatives of Azerbaijani civil society called on the Armenian government to remain committed to the peace agenda with Azerbaijan, to "end hysteria and enmity," and to hold accountable individuals and organizations promoting irredentist ideas against Azerbaijan.
At the end of the statement, representatives of Azerbaijani civil society expressed their confidence that the Azerbaijani state will resolutely prevent such actions by Armenia and its patrons targeting the country.
Signatures:
1. Ramil Iskandarli – Board of the National NGO Forum of Azerbaijan
2. Haji Abdulla – "Zangazur" Societies Public Union
3. Khatayi Alasgarov – "Dede Alasgar Ojagi" Public Union
4. Oguz Mammadov – "Zangi - Study of Historical Heritage" Public Union
5. Fuad Mammadov – "Simurq" Azerbaijan Culture 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 Karabakh" Public Union
9. Tanzila Rustamkhanli – Azeri-Turkish Women's Union
10. Alimammad Nuriyev – Constitutional Research Foundation
11. Konul Behbudova – "Karabakh Missing Families" Public Union
12. Shabnam Safarova – "For the Progress of Karabakh" Public Union
13. Umud Mirzayev – International Eurasia Press Fund
14. Saltanat Gojamanli – "Protection of Human Rights and Legality" Public Union
15. Novella Jafarova – "D. Aliyeva Azerbaijan Women's Rights Protection Society" Public Union
16. Saadat Bananyarli – "International Human Rights Society Azerbaijan National Section" Public Union
17. Agil Jamal – "Common Values" Public Union
18. Hafiz Safikhanov – "Azerbaijan Campaign Against Mines" Public Union
19. Rey Gasimov – "Association of Mine Victims in Azerbaijan" Public Union
20. Amir Aliyev – "Center for the Promotion of Human Rights" Public Union
21. Mushvig Alasgarli – "Support for Innovative Initiatives in Media" Public Union
22. Khatira Valiyeva – "Khankendi" IDP Support Public Union
23. Sevinj Alizade – "Zafar" Support for Martyr Families Public Union
24. Zaur Ibrahimli – "Priority" Social Economic Research Center Public Union
25. Shalala Hasanova – Public Union for the Development of Public Relations
26. Ayaz Mirzayev – "Azerbaijan Journalists Network" Public Union
27. Shahla Nagiyeva – "Sonmaz Mashal" Cultural Relations Public Union
28. Jasarat Huseynzade – "Support for Information and Social Initiatives" Public Union
29. Vusala Huseynli – "Reforming Women and Innovations" Public Union
30. Ahmad Abbasbayli – "Center for the Development of Society and Citizen 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 Enlightenment" Public Union
34. Khalid Kazimov – "Regional Human Rights and Media Center" Public Union
35. Elshad Mammadli – "Citizen Enlightenment" Public Union
36. Kamala Agazade – "Azerbaijani Children" Public Union
37. Afsaladdin Agalarov – "Assistance to the Socio-Economic Development of Youth" Public Union
38. Yadigar Mammadli – "Azerbaijan Democratic Journalists League" Public Union
39. Fariz Khalilli – "Miras" Public Union for Assistance in the Study of Cultural Heritage
40. Mubariz Asgarov – "Objective" Public Union for Support of National Values Promotion
41. Tunzala Abdullalimova – "For the Homeland" Public Union for Support of Martyr Families
42. Jeyran Hasanova – "Support for Martyr Mothers" Public Union
43. Vugar Gadimov – "Youth Organization for Return and Revival" Public Union
44. Irada Rzazade – "For the Social Welfare of Citizens" Public Union
45. Karamət Ismayilov – "Center for Economic and Social Development" Public Union
46. Fikrat Yusifov – "Economics" International Economic Research Public Union
47. Ilgar Huseynli – "Social-Strategic Research and Analytical Studies" Public Union
48. Varis Yolchiyev – Azerbaijan Literature Fund
49. Samad Vakilov – "Authorized Legal Center" Public Union
50. Elshad Eyvazov – Independent Journalists Public Union
51. Farida Mirishova – "Iz" Public Union for Support of Culture Development
52. Lala Sardarly – "Assistance in the Preservation and Promotion of Applied Art Samples" Public Union
