The celebration of Heydar Aliyev' Centennial
@V_and_A
featured magnificent music against the staggering background of the Raphael Court, providing a unique experience. Thank you to incredibly talented
@NazrinRashidova
@Sabi_Violin
Sahib Pashazade & the ladies of
@FeMusaOrchestra
!
Thank you
@H_A_Foundation
for making the wonderful celebration of the Centennial of National Leader Heydar Aliyev at the majestic Victoria and Albert Museum
@V_and_A
in London possible. Special thank you to
@Baroness_Nichol
for your gracious presence and kind remarks!
To those who are still trying to cast the
#Armenia
#Azerbaijan
conflict as a 'civilizational' or religious confrontation: listen carefully to the bells of Archangel Michael Orthodox Christian church in Baku celebrating the liberation of
#Shusha
from illegal
#Armenian
occupation
Innocent civilians in the second biggest city of Azerbaijan are under the indiscriminate and targeted missile attack of Armenia. Unscrupulous calls for humanitarian ceasefire should see these war crimes of
#Armenia
. According to initial info more than 20 houses destroyed.
On October 27, as a result of the Smerch MLRS missile attack by the armed forces of
#Armenia
on the
#Barda
region of
#Azerbaijan
, 4 civilians, including a child were killed and 13 civilians, including
#children
and
#women
, were seriously injured.
#WarCrime
#Azerbaijan
’s
#Jewish
National Hero Albert Agarunov gave his life on May 8,1992 defending
#Shusha
against
#ArmenianAggression
Today, our Shusha is back so Albert and other heroes, who lost their lives defending it, can truly rest in peace.
Allah şəhidlərimizə rəhmət eləsin!
Imagine 3 AM, you are sleeping. Suddenly you hear a loud sound and by the time you open your eyes, the ceiling of your apartment is already falling down on you and your kids. That is what just happened as a result of 🇦🇲
#Armenian
missile attack to a peaceful
#Ganja
Meet the
#Jewish
-Azeri soldier on the front lines in
#Nagorno
-Karabakh
"I am proud to be here myself, liberating lands which were conquered more than 30 years ago. My friends and I truly believe this."
#Azerbaijan
#Armenia
#Israel
"A lasting peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan would allow for the region to realize its full potential and for Armenia to integrate with its neighbors. This opportunity must not be missed."
102 years young, the Republic of Azerbaijan was first of its kind, a trailblazer in uncertain times. Today, she is energetic, vibrant and full of hope. Independent Azerbaijan is a true friend, a reliable partner, a good neighbor and a responsible leader in the region.
Among soldiers and officers, including generals, who are defending
#Azerbaijan
today, there are many, who were forced into exile amost 3 decades ago, and grew up as refugees. Now, they are returning to the lands where they were born. Karabakh is their homeland. Welcome back!
#Karabakh
is not just an internationally-recognized territory of
#Azerbaijan
: this land is the cradle of & inspiration for the Azerbaijani culture. Azerbaijan's rich musical tradition is unimaginable without
#Karabakh
. Our people cherished their music through 3 decades of exile👇🏼
Armenia's military murders civilians in Azerbaijan & Armenian radicals encourage violence against peaceful protesters. This stands in stark contrast to restraint demonstrated by Azerbaijani- Americans at recent protests against Armenian cross-border attacks.
See the difference 👇
When our friends in the international community insist on a "humanitarian ceasefire," they should know that
#Armenia
never stops killing civilians in
#Azerbaijan
, even during a truce 👇
Agarunov was one of the last men standing in defense of
#Shusha
in 1992 & one of the first..awarded the title of Azerbaijan’s National Hero.The idea of a Jewish national war hero in a Muslim-majority country might seem strange in some places. But not here
Congratulations to my good friend Ambassador
@hazar_khazar
and other colleagues on their appointments! I am deeply grateful and honored by
@azpresident
Ilham Aliyev's decision to appoint me as ambassador to the the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
There’s a reason for my late night tweet. I’m happy. Today, after a three-year break, we finally had our traditional annual
#Novruz
celebration in
#Aberdeen
. Bringing together
#Azerbaijani
community, meeting old friends and making new ones is so great while celebrating traditions
Acts of violence by Armenian radicals against a much smaller group of Azerbaijani-American counter protesters in front of the Consulate General of Azerbaijan in Los Angeles are unacceptable and appalling.
We are wishing soonest recovery to all of those hurt during the incident.
The attack on
@AzerbaijaninUK
by London-based radicals is unacceptable & barbaric. It directly undermined the principle of diplomatic premises' inviolability. I am currently in Baku & grateful to see that our colleagues are safe in spite of the threat to their safety & security.
#Azerbaijan
looks to the future with confidence and optimism!
#Azerbaijani
people established the first republic in the Muslim world in 1918, and a 100 years later once again chose independence, peace, prosperity, inclusive and successful development
@presidentaz
#Az
ərbaycan
#ArmenianAggression
forcefully displaced a million
#Azerbaijanis
from their homes in and around
#Karabakh
. This was the largest forced transfer of population in Europe since WWII. Three decades later, the displaced communities are coming back home. Back to
#Shusha
!
#Azerbaijan
Several Azerbaijani- Americans are currently being treated for serious injuries. These are most recent manifestations of rampant racism and xenophobia as well as long-standing traditions of political violence both in Armenian and Armenian political circles around the world.
This is a such a cheap, immature example of religious bigotry and ethnic baiting. A leader of a nation with terrible record on
#Anti
-Semitism exploits a human tragedy in Vienna to push his own lies and to cover for his own utter failute. No shame left in
#Armenia
?
Our prayers are with the people of Austria.
#NagornoKarabakh
has been fighting against the Azerbaijani-Turkish terrorist tandem for over a month now. I share the grief of the people of Austria, wish patience to the families of the victims, and a speedy recovery to those wounded.
Very telling:
#Armenia
is unable to guard its own borders, provide own security and still keeps sending its soldiers to die across the international border in
#Azerbaijan
. 3 decades into formal independence, Armenia is still a failed relic of the USSR!
This is not a surprise & doesn't bode well for the Armenian people & their neighbors. Too bad
#Armenian
politicians continue to promote aggression & fear. It is time to end illegal occupation, build a normal country & to calm down.
#PromotePeaceNotAnger
👇🏼
Honored to assume duties of the Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan
@AzEmbUK
to the Court of St. James's. Thank you
@FCDOGovUK
Protocol Directorate for a warm (virtual) welcome!
Armenian radicals are attacking Israeli Ambassador
@GeorgeDeek
again for speaking of tolerance & partnerships. Ethnic extremism and anti-Semitism, while prevalent in Armenia, benefit no one. Instead, Armenia should focus on lasting peace & new opportunities in the region.
Greatly honoured to present my credentials to Her Majesty Queen Margrethe ll of Denmark at the
#Amalienborg
Palace in
#Copenhagen
.
Grateful for Her Majesty's warm welcome and look forward to strengthening 🇦🇿🤝🇩🇰 bilateral relations.
Under the terms of the Turkmanchay Treaty (1828), 40,000 Armenians were resettled in Azerbaijan. Following the conclusion in 1829 of the Peace Agreement in Edirne, 90,000 Armenians who had been living in the Ottoman Empire were also resettled in Azerbaijan.
#Karabakh
Appreciate an opportunity to speak to
@SkyNews
on the ongoing situation, as well as on prospects for normalization and a lasting peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia.
Kalbajar, had no Armenian population before occupation👇🏼
"The departing Armenians.. knocked down power lines & disassembled restaurants & gas stations.
“Let them die from the cold,” said one man, who had arrived from Armenia, collecting the logs.
A very productive & lively conversation between
@HikmetHajiyev
& U.K. National Security Adviser Sir Tim Barrow on the excellent 🇦🇿🇬🇧 bilateral relations, as well as a wide range of regional issues, including progress on Azerbaijan-Armenia relations & upcoming
#COP29
in Azerbaijan
Music is truly the soul of
#Azerbaijan
and you can count on meeting most talented folks in unexpected places. This gifted piano player is a security guard at Park Bulvar shopping mall in Baku. Video by
@bulvarBaku
telegram channel 👇🏼
"The
#Israel
#Azerbaijan
ties are not just a a “matter of today, but is matter of 1,000 years of partnership and friendship between
#Jewish
people and Azerbaijani people,”
@HikmetHajiyev
said."
Thank you Mr.President for keeping your promises, bringing new confidence to our people and for raising our flag higher than ever before. Happy Birthday!
There is only one reason that conflict continues: the illegall occupation of Azerbaijani territory. All that has happened, all that is happening, is all on Azerbaijani soil. This occupation must end so we may move forwards and create stability and peace in our region.
"But above all, Azerbaijani evangelicals want to make one thing clear:The conflict is not religious.
“Let us not mix sacred with not-sacred,” stated their open letter.
“This is a political war; it has nothing to do with
#Christianity
.”
#Azerbaijan
#Armenia
Amnesty International has verified the use of banned cluster bombs by
#Armenia
for the first time in the current Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, following an attack on the city of Barda in
#Azerbaijan
.
Today is a birthday of
#Azerbaijan
`s National hero Chingiz Mustafayev whose video materials about the
#Khojaly
tragedy made it known to the world. We always remember our heroes!
This is not normal! There is a much better way for
#Armenia
to ensure a secure and sustainable future for these young people through a just, lasting peace with neighbors. Armenian leaders must end the illegal occupation of
#Azerbajian
and begin thinking about their own citizens.
A peculiar understanding of territorial integrity by some of our European friends, who show their concern for sovereignty and border inviolability of Armenia by referring to the territory of Turkiye.
Studying geography and international law is important, even if hard sometimes.
Musicians around the world, from the streets of New York to Ukraine, now play the beautiful notes of the national anthem of
#Azerbaijan
by heart.
Here is New York 👇🏼
'What happened was quite the opposite. Under Pashinyan, Armenia’s position has hardened. In 2019, Pashinyan repudiated the “Madrid Principles,” which have served the basis for negotiations since 2007."
#Armenia
#Azerbaijan
#NagornoKarabakh
Great to welcome
@MammadovOrkh
at the
@AzerbaijaninUK
! Appreciate the great work by
@smbgovaz
in supporting Azerbaijani businesses and look forward to more 🇦🇿🇬🇧 exchanges and joint projects.
Still looking for mysterious "Syrian mercenaries" in the Caucasus? Look no further than
#Armenia
Defense Minister’s buddies on the photo below. And to our friends in the media, please - do some fact- verification for a change!
#Azerbaijan
That moment when a guy sitting next to the Defense Minister David Tonoyan wears the same camouflage as the claimed Syrian mercenaries fighting in
#AZE
military. The uniform is very similar to the border guards uniform of AZE. Apparently, shortly after the photo was deleted.
Azerbaycanlı itfaiyecilerin Türk bayrağı hassasiyeti..
"Bayrak bizim her şeyimiz. Onu yanmaya bırakmayız. Türk halkını seviyoruz ve her zaman onların yanındayız.
"Truly independent, successful and diverse Azerbaijan is the best tribute to the sacrifice of those who died on the streets of Baku at the hands of a collapsing Soviet regime"
#Armenia
's illegal occupation destroyed
#Aghdam
but could not break the spirit of its people. Nor could it silence its music, the very soul of
#Karabakh
. Aghdam natives Mansum Ibrahimov & Tayyar Bayramov perform in front of the remnants of the theater destroyed by Armenians 👇🏼
An important episode: officer tells
#Armenian
civilians in liberated
#Aghdam
that they don't have to leave & can stay as citizens of
#Azerbaijan
. When they choose to leave, Azerbaijani soldiers provide safe passages & help w/ loading, including cattle.
#TimeforPeacein
Karabakh
‘It’s a very difficult time for Azerbaijani-Americans,” said Bakhtiyar Neyman, speaking into a microphone. “Many of us every day are calling our families in
#Azerbaijan
and asking them if our relatives are safe in cities and villages close to the front line.”
The masked and socially distant crowd in S.F. waved Azerbaijani and American flags as multiple speakers called for peace and protection of a disputed region currently embroiled in deadly conflict.
"But Mr. Suleymanov insisted that reports about Syrians being deployed to fight
#Armenians
were bogus and that “lazy journalism” allowed misinformation to spread through Western media."
#Azerbaijan
#Armenia
Suleymanov said the same standard should apply to Nagorno-Karabakh as it does in Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova.
He said that Azerbaijan has restored its integrity and constitutional law in accordance with international law👇🏼