PRESIDENT ALIYEV: NAGORNO KARABAKH IS THE HISTORICAL LAND OF AZERBAIJAN
Fri 27 June 2014 03:41 GMT | 4:41 Local Time
Nagorno Karabakh is the native land of Azerbaijan, historical
Azerbaijani land.
The President of Azerbaijan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the
Armed Forces Ilham Aliyev spoke on June 26 at a joint operational
and tactical exercise of the Ministry of Defence, Internal Troops
of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and units and detachments of the
State Border Service held on the occasion of the 96th anniversary of
the establishment of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Azerbaijan,
APA reports.
President Ilham Aliyev noted that Azerbaijani territories are
still under occupation and the Azerbaijani people suffer from this
occupation: “For many years, the conflict does not find a solution.
Decisions and resolutions of international organizations are not
fulfilled. With respect us a policy of double standards is pursued. I
have repeatedly expressed my opinion about it. And today once again
I want to say that injustice manifested to us is unacceptable. There
are four UN Security Council resolutions that demand the unconditional
withdrawal of Armenian forces from the occupied lands. 20 years have
passed. None of them are fulfilled. The international community shows
an indifferent approach to it”.
“Unfortunately, the mediators involved in this issue, the OSCE Minsk
Group deal with increasing measures of mutual trust, rather than the
peaceful settlement of the conflict. Among the measures of mutual
trust is the withdrawal of Armenian forces from the occupied lands,
and negotiations should be conducted on the merits. Unfortunately,
the mediators make effort not to restore justice but to ensure that
there was no war. In this case, Azerbaijan pays and will pay even
more attention to army building, and if the talks fail, we will have
no other way”, said Supreme Commander-in-Chief.
The Azerbaijan President noted that Azerbaijan does not want war,
and the authorities are trying to resolve the issue peacefully:
“But, as we see, it has been 20 years that this question does not
find a solution. Forces trying to keep this issue in the “frozen”
state, unfortunately, reach their intentions, their goals. However,
we do not want to accept and will not accept this situation. We want
peace. But at the same time we want our lands, we want justice. Our
demands are justified. Our requirements are based on history,
international law and justice. Nagorno Karabakh is the native land of
Azerbaijan, historical Azerbaijani land. Azerbaijani people built the
infrastructure, established architectural works in Nagorno-Karabakh
and elsewhere, are currently under occupation. In Nagorno-Karabakh,
all place names, names of villages are Azerbaijani origin. This is
our historical land. It always has been so, and today and tomorrow it
will be so. The international community recognizes Nagorno-Karabakh as
part of Azerbaijan. Nobody ever recognizes the self-proclaimed “Nagorno
Karabakh Republic”, and Azerbaijan will never allow the establishment
of the second fictitious Armenian state on its historical territory.
This is our principled position. We will not step back from this
position.”
According to the President, army building should play an important
role in addressing this issue: “Increasing currently Azerbaijani army
is a source of great danger to Armenia. They confess it. They admit
their defeat. Since their senior officials have repeatedly stated that
Armenia is not able to provide their own security. A country that is
unable to ensure their safety can not be considered independent. In
fact, this recognition is an admission of defeat. This confession is
a confession of impotence. They can not withstand us, they admit it.
Increasing today Azerbaijani army is the first factor to address
the issue. Even in terms of the ceasefire our growing army worries
Armenians. We all know, we accept operational information that the
Armenian army is in fear. We are fully seized the advantage on the
frontline. We fully control the situation at the contact line. But the
peace policy of the Azerbaijani state is the guarantor of stability
today. Neither side force can not be the guarantor of stability in
the region. Neither side force can not affect our will. ”
“We repeatedly hear from high tribunes, that the issue should be
resolved peacefully. But the decision to issue peacefully depends on
our will. We want to see the issue was resolved peacefully. Nobody
can affect our will, our politics. Let everyone know it. First of
all, let Armenia and mediators involved in this issue know that only
a peace-loving position of Azerbaijan is able to keep the situation
today in a peaceful environment in the cease-fire. But our patience
is not unlimited, “said the Supreme Commander.
Noting that today the advantage, gained an army on the frontline,
is already a reality, President Aliyev said the elation is observed
within the Azerbaijani society and army: “The Armenian army is
experiencing spiritual decline. Otherwise, only the first quarter of
40,000 Armenians would not leave their country forever. Armenia is
facing a severe demographic crisis. The main reason for this crisis
is their aggressive policies. They believe that they have seized the
advantage in the war. And where is the advantage? Armenian people
live in poverty. Armenia can be considered simply as an independent
country. But Armenia has lost its real independence. Because of what?
Because of its aggressive policy.
Azerbaijan pursues an independent policy. Azerbaijan is growing,
and is the center of power in the region. Our economic power has
transformed into a military power. We will continue to improve our
military capabilities and will continue to strengthen our principled
position at the negotiating table. The main source of our principled
position is the people of Azerbaijan, their willpower, Azerbaijani
army, an Azerbaijani soldier. I am sure that Azerbaijan will restore
its territorial integrity. We can do it today”.
Supreme Commander said that the teachings of professionalism
demonstrated by our technical capabilities, and increasing the observed
patriotic spirit in society create conditions for a speedy solution
to the question at any time by the military: “The enemy knows this
and so is fear. Yet we remain committed to negotiations. But I
want to say once again that our patience is running out, and the
Azerbaijani army is always ready to comply with the order of the
Supreme Commander, capable of it. Our main task is to restore our
territorial integrity. First of all, the occupied lands should be
released, Nagorno Karabakh – it is also our occupied land – should
get under the control of Azerbaijan. Azerbaijani flag should be raised
in all the occupied cities, including Shusha, Khankendi. This is our
main task. We will fulfill it. Every day, every moment we are getting
closer to this goal. Today’s exercises demonstrate once again that we
are a step closer to this goal. Azerbaijan believes in its army, in
its state, based on its army. Azerbaijani state and Azerbaijani army
will protect their citizens. Glory Azerbaijani Army!”, the President
of Azerbaijan, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Ilham Aliyev said.
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