Azerbaijani NGOs have issued a statement condemning a campaign launched in Armenia regarding the visit of representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in Azerbaijan to the liberated territories.

Operativ Media presents the statement:

“We, representatives of Azerbaijan's civil society, strongly condemn the reaction of various circles in Armenia to the recent visit of the diplomatic corps accredited in Azerbaijan to the liberated Karabakh and East Zangezur!

This reaction is essentially an assault on our country's sovereignty and territorial integrity, an interference in Azerbaijan's internal affairs, and an outright attempt at irredentism. These actions, coordinated from a single center in Armenia, deal a serious blow to the Azerbaijan-Armenia peace agenda and represent an open provocation calculated to disrupt the ongoing normalization process between the two countries. It has become clear that the Armenian people are not ready for peace. The narrative of a 'Real Armenia' is collapsing.

The policy of denying the history and culture of the Azerbaijani people, including the rich heritage of Caucasian Albania, must end. The Prime Minister of Armenia refers to an opinion by the Matenadaran Institute to 'prove' the Armenian origin of the Gandzasar monastery. Strangely, 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 puppet regime, which announced its dissolution in September 2023, re-emerged to address absurd letters to various diplomatic missions and international organizations?

Armenia's attempts to interfere in our country's internal affairs are unacceptable—especially coming from a state that turned ethnic hatred against the Azerbaijani people into state policy, occupied Karabakh and East Zangezur for 30 years, committed the Khojaly genocide, and destroyed our historical and cultural heritage!

We have also not forgotten the plundered and falsified cultural and religious heritage of the Azerbaijani people on the territory of Armenia. We have not forgotten the leveling of the Sardar Palace and our cemeteries, the destruction of Dada Alesger's grave, and the distortion of the Blue Mosque!

If the Armenian government is truly committed to the peace agenda with Azerbaijan, it must end this hysteria and hostility, and hold accountable those individuals and organizations it still accommodates that promote irredentist ideas against Azerbaijan.

As representatives of Azerbaijani civil society, we are firmly convinced that the Azerbaijani state will resolutely prevent such actions by Armenia and its patrons targeting our country!

Signatures:

1. Ramil Iskandarli – Board of the National NGO Forum of Azerbaijan

2. Haji Abdulla – "Zangezur" Societies Public Union

3. Khatai Alasgarov – "Dada Alesger Ocaghi" Public Union

4. Oguz Mammadov – "Zangi - Study of Historical Heritage" Public Union

5. Fuad Mammadov – "Simurgh" Azerbaijan Cultural Association

6. Zaur Mammadov – "Baku Club of Political Scientists" Public Union

7. Dilgam Ahmad – "Chapar" Center for National Heritage Research Public Union

8. Tural Ganjaliyev – "Return to Karabakh" Public Union

9. Tanzila Rustamkhanli – Azeri-Turk Women's Union

10. Alimammad Nuriyev – Constitution 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 – "Association for the Protection of Women's Rights in Azerbaijan named after D. Aliyeva" Public Union

16. Saadat Bananyarli – "International Society for Human Rights Azerbaijan National Section" Public Union

17. Agil Jamal – "Shared Values" Public Union

18. Hafiz Safikhanov – "Azerbaijan Campaign Against Landmines" 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. Mushfig Alasgarli – "Support for Innovative Initiatives in Media" Public Union

22. Khatira Valiyeva – "Khankendi" Support to Internally Displaced Persons Public Union

23. Sevinj Alizade – "Zafar" Support for Martyrs' Families Public Union

24. Zaur Ibrahimli – "Priority" Social Economic Research Center Public Union

25. Shalala Hasanova – Assistance to Development of Public Relations Public Union

26. Ayaz Mirzayev – "Azerbaijan Journalists Network" Public Union

27. Shahla Naghiyeva – "Unquenchable Torch" Cultural Relations Public Union

28. Jasarat Huseynzade – "Support for Information and Social Initiatives" Public Union

29. Vusala Huseynli – "Reformist Women and Innovations" Public Union

30. Ahmad Abbasbeyli – "Center for Development of Society and Civil Relations" Public Union

31. Fuad Abbasov – "Misra" Information Exchange and Initiatives Public Union

32. Fuad Huseynzade – "Journalists' Support for Diaspora Activity" Public Union

33. Anar Khalilov – "Healthy Development and Education" Public Union

34. Khalid Kazimov – "Regional Human Rights and Media Center" Public Union

35. Elshad Mammadli – "Civil Education" Public Union

36. Kamala Agazade – "Children of Azerbaijan" Public Union

37. Afsaladdin Aghalarov – "Assistance to Socio-Economic Development of Youth" Public Union

38. Yadigar Mammadli – "Democratic Journalists League of Azerbaijan" Public Union

39. Fariz Khalilli – "Miras" Support for the Study of Cultural Heritage Public Union

40. Mubariz Asgarov – "Objective" Support for Promotion of National Values Public Union

41. Tunzala Abdullalimova – "For the Sake of Motherland" Support for Martyrs' Families Public Union

42. Jeyran Hasanova – "Support for Mothers of Martyrs" Public Union

43. Vugar Gadirov – "Youth Organization for Return and Revival" Public Union

44. Irada Rzazade – "For the Social Well-being of Citizens" Public Union

45. Karamat Ismayilov – "Center for Economic and Social Development" Public Union

46. Fikrat Yusifov – "Economics" International Economic Research Public Union

47. Ilgar Huseynli – "Social-Strategic Researches and Analytical Investigations" Public Union

48. Varis Yolchiyev – Azerbaijan Literature Fund

49. Samad Vakilov – "Commissioner Rights Center" Public Union

50. Elshad Eyvazov – Unbiased Journalists Public Union

51. Farida Mirishova – "Iz" Support for Cultural Development Public Union

52. Lala Sardarli – “Assistance to Protection and Promotion of Applied Art Samples” Public Union.”