BAKU: We strongly condemn the baseless anti-Azerbaijan allegations, unilaterally defending Armenia, by the President of the Republic of France, Emmanuel Macron, during a joint press conference with the Prime Minister of Armenia in Paris on 21 February 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan said, Trend reports.
‘As a country, which has never mentioned the rights of Azerbaijanis violated for nearly 30 years, displaced from their territories, and subjected to mass massacres, French side’s statement about the rights and security of Armenians left the territories of Azerbaijan at their own will and without any violance, is completely inappropriate.
Moreover, it would be more appropriate for France that touched upon the importance of territorial integrity within the framework of Alma-Ata declaration and certain maps, to clarify why, contrary to such agreements, they have not stood against the Armenian aggression and the occupation of Azerbaijani territories for almost 30 years, as well as the continu
ing occupation of 8 villages of Azerbaijan by Armenia.
It is unacceptable to blame Azerbaijan for taking a disproportionate response, while refraining from criticizing Armenia, who took unprovoked actions disrupting the stable situation that lasted for almost 5 months. Such biased approaches should be stopped.
We once again declare that France’s insidious policy of creating new tension in the region, and hindering peace and stability will not yield any results,’ the statement reads.
Source: Trend News Agency
Istanbul: ‘I am delighted by President Ilham Aliyev’s invitation to the summit of the Organization of Turkic States in Shusha. This is because Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is also an integral part of the Turkic world. This is reflected in our history, culture and many other ties. We are representatives of a state spreading Turkism from Central Asia, the Caucasus, Anatolia to the Mediterranean Sea. Taking a place in the Organization of Turkic States and participating in such prestigious event fill us with pride and a sense of accomplishment,’ President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) Ersin Tatar told AZERTAC.
Recalling that the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus was elected an observer member of the organization by a unanimous decision at the 9th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States held in Samarkand in 2022, the President of Northern Cyprus said: “That was a historic decision for us. The Organization of Turkic States is an organization developing every year, making great stri
des, and growing stronger. The relations between the member countries are getting stronger every year, especially in recent years, in almost all realms, from economy to trade, from education to tourism. The main reason for this is that the member countries attach special importance to the Turkic unity, especially the presidents of Trkiye and Azerbaijan, Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Ilham Aliyev. Brinking together the Turkic states and cooperation between them would take this union to a much higher level in the future. In this context, we have very good and sincere relations with Azerbaijan in various domains. I once again express my gratitude to President Ilham Aliyev for the invitation to the event to be held in Shusha, and on his behalf to all our brothers in Azerbaijan.”
Source: Azerbaijan State News Agency