Armenia’s attack against Ganja city will go down in the history books as the first instance when an
@OSCE
participating State used SCUD ballistic missile against civilian objects in another participating State.
#StopArmenianAggression
#OSCE
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev: “they need to leave our territory, and then, the war will stop and then the conflict will come to an end”. Full transcript of the Interview to Al Jazeera ⬇️
#OSCE
Hikmat Hajiyev
@Hikmethajiyev
Foreign policy adviser of the President of Azerbaijan joined the panel on “Towards a Peaceful Future: A New Dawn for the South Caucasus?” at the GLOBSEC Bratislava Forum.
#GLOBSEC2023
Results of “implementation” by Armenia of temporary ceasefire on humanitarian grounds: 5 Azerbaijani civilians have been killed, while 17 others wounded as the Armenian armed forces bombarded the city of Ganja late at night.
#OSCE
Armenian sources revealed back in 2014 that “volunteers”, incl. Syrian Armenians, resettled in the occupied territories of Azerbaijan, are deployed to frontline to “support the soldiers”. ⬇️
What we stress in the OSCE is equally applicable in this context too: double standards in application of human rights cast doubt on credibility of such calls. Over the past three decades Azerbaijan observed lack of attention to the issue of Azerbaijani IDPs and refugees,
#HRC54
| JST delivered by 🇨🇵 on behalf of 35+ countries.
We are extremely concerned by the dire humanitarian and Human Rights crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh. OHCHR team must be granted access to closely monitor that rights of those who remain and refugees right are ensured.
I am one of those Azerbaijanis expelled from Armenia & can spend hours testifying to hate speech and discrimination against myself and my family only because I am Azerbaijani. Arm. amb. can recite protracted allegations elsewhere, but not on my watch! My statement at
@OSCE
PC ⬇️
Afghanistan demands the end of occupation in Nagorno-Karabakh and supports the efforts by the people and government of Azerbaijan and other nations of the world in this regard.
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili have viewed the “Heritage of Karabakh Khanate” exhibition. Photos displayed at the exhibition were selected from the book “Karabakh Khanate. Historical and cultural identity”.
Great performance by Azerbaijani tar player Sahib Pashazade & drummer Kamran Karimov during inauguration ceremony of Azerbaijan House in Salzburg. Many thanks to Ms. Leyla Gasimova, Director of the Azerbaijan Cultural Center in Vienna for making this solo concert a reality.
Today, Azerbaijan took over Chairpersonship of
@OSCE
Forum for Security Co-operation. We thank
@AUT_OSCE
Amb. Florian Rauning for successful chairmanship in
#FSC
. We will contribute to strengthening the politico-military dimension & enhancing implementation of our commitments.
Today, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, H.E. Mr. Jeyhun Bayramov
@bayramov_jeyhun
outlined Azerbaijan’s priorities as Chairman of the
@OSCE
Forum for Security Co-operation during the opening session of the FSC.
#OSCE
Today’s
@OSCE
#FSC
Security Dialogue under Chairmanship of 🇦🇿 was devoted to Post-conflict rehabilitation & peace-building: lessons learned in
#OSCE
region and the way ahead. Thanks to excellent panel - Emin Huseynov, Momir Brajic & Svjetlana Simicic - for valuable contributions
Today, I presented my credentials to
@OSCE
Secretary General Helga Schmid
@HelgaSchmid_SG
. Discussed Azerbaijan’s cooperation within the
#OSCE
across all three dimensions. Post-conflict rehabilitation & reconstruction is amongst the priorities.
In accordance with the temporary humanitarian ceasefire, Azerbaijan expressed its readiness unilaterally to transfer to Armenia remains of the Armenian servicemen via a pre-agreed corridor with the mediation of the
@ICRC
.
#OSCE
It was a moving experience to visit for the first time the liberated city of Shusha and other liberated territories of Azerbaijan and to witness firsthand the pace of post-conflict reconstruction and rehabilitation.
#OSCE
Exclusive footage by
@euronews
shows destruction in Azerbaijani towns along the frontline as a result of artillery fire by the Armenia’s armed forces
Good to be back to Shusha, the cultural capital of Azerbaijan, this time with parliamentary delegation led by Speaker of the National Council of the Slovak Republic Boris Kollar, who is visiting Azerbaijan.
In response to report of MG Co-chairs to
@OSCE
PC reiterated priorities of Azerbaijan in post-conflict stage. All efforts must be directed towards implementation of trilateral statements & consolidating peace. Armenia must stop provocations & accept new realities. ⬇️
#OSCE
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev: “if you are a mediator in such a sensitive issue, you should act in this capacity. If you want to act in your national capacity, of course, but then you should step down from the Minsk Group co-chairmanship”
#OSCE
At
@OSCE
special mtg. of PC informed about military provocation by Armenia against Azerbaijan.This is not an isolated incident, but element in chain of military & political provocations to derail & backtrack from post-conflict normalization process. ➡️
Today’s
@OSCE
#FSC
Meeting under Chairmanship of 🇦🇿 was devoted to countering terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Thanks to excellent panel - Mr.Tofig Musayev,
@AzmissionUN
Mr.Mesut Koç
@MFATurkiye
& Mr.Yalchin Rafiyev
@AzerbaijanMFA
for their valuable contributions.
A warm welcome by
@flughafen_wien
with a water cannon salute to the
@azalofficial
Airbus A319 on its inaugural flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to
#Vienna
. 🇦🇿 🇦🇹
Presented my credentials to
#IAEA
Director General Rafael Grossi
@rafaelmgrossi
. Azerbaijan successfully cooperates with
@iaeaorg
on various aspects of nuclear security.
As we mark anniversary of the Khojaly massacre, I attended requiem service in Peterskirche to honor the victims of this atrocious crime. Music is a powerful expression of justice. As such, today’s organ music concert is a call to action to demand for justice,
#JusticeForKhojaly
Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action
@ANAMA_gov_az
investigation found 1144 9N235 antipersonnel fragmentation submunitions in areas far away from combat zone, a clear evidence that Armenia’s armed forces launched cluster munition attacks against civilian objects
#OSCE
⬇️
Joined the Delegation of Azerbaijan to the
@oscepa
to attend 29th Annual Session of the Parliamentary Assembly in Birmingham.
#OSCEPABirmingham22
#OSCE
Instead of conciliatory language & constructive approaches, address by
@AraratMirzoyan
at
@OSCE
revolved around obsolete conflict perceptions, subjecting Azerbaijan to a barrage of false accusations & distortions, which are diametrically opposite to the reality on the ground.⬇️
Presented my credentials to the Federal President of Austria Alexander Van der Bellen
@vanderbellen
. Looking forward to work with my Austrian counterparts to further strengthen bilateral relations between our two countries.
@AzEmbAustria
@AzerbaijanMFA
@MFA_Austria
Exhibition dedicated to the 74th International Astronautical Congress to be held in Baku was organized in the United Nations Office in Vienna.
#IAC2023
will be a moment to celebrate human curiosity, innovation & pursuit of knowledge & will open a new chapter in space exploration.
Obstruction by Armenia of adoption by
@OSCE
of pure humanitarian Declaration condemning attack against Azerbaijan’s Embassy in Iran & expressing condolences to families of the victims puts under question whether Armenia can be a partner for peace at all.
Armenian president in interview to
@alazmenah1
alleged that Armenia has never had any intention to destroy intl. infrastructure. Not true. This country has long simulated strikes against economic facilities, including oil and gas infrastructure. ➡️
Today, Major General of 🇦🇿 MoD Huseyn Mahmudov participated at the meeting of
@OSCE
Forum for Security Cooperation, which concludes Azerbaijan’s
#FSC
Chairmanship. Azerbaijan successfully contributed to and advanced the work of the Forum.
Landmines that pose serious threat to civilians, including in post-conflict period & mine action as an indispensable element of peace, security & development was in focus of today’s
@OSCE
#FSC
meeting.
In his address to the
@OSCE
PC Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister
@Bayramov_Jeyhun
stressed the importance of post-conflict rehabilitation, reconstruction & integration & expressed readiness of Azerbaijan to continue cooperation with
#OSCE
executive bodies to this end.
#OSCE2021SWE
Today’s
@OSCE
#FSC
Meeting under Chairmanship of 🇦🇿 was dedicated to the role of non-aligned States in the European security architecture. Thanks to DFM Araz Azimov, Assistant State Secretary Ifkovits Horner and Brigadier General Sami Nurmi for their valuable views on the topic.
What has changed on the ground is that for more than 60 days the Lachin road has stopped to be used by Armenia for unauthorized purposes, incl. smuggling of deadly landmines, arms and ammunition & for transfer of illegally extracted natural resources of Azerbaijan to Armenia ⬇️
On the occasion of 32nd anniversary of
#20January
- National Mourning Day photo exhibition & film screening was held in Urania film theater in Vienna. Members of dip. corps & Azerbaijani Diaspora attended the event. 🇦🇿 Foreign Minister
@bayramov_jeyhun
gave a keynote speech.
As we mark the 1000th Meeting of
@OSCE
Forum for Security Cooperation under Chairmanship of Azerbaijan together with Amb.
@AdamHalacinski
,
@HelgaSchmid_SG
& participating States we looked at
#FSC
’s historic development & its contribution to security & stability in the OSCE region
Strongly rejected baseless allegations of Armenia, trying to shift the blame on Azerbaijan for the latest situation on the Shusha-Lachin road. The role of certain third parties to embolden Armenia’s revanchist behavior is a cause for serious concern. Full statement at
@OSCE
PC⬇️
Compliance with international law & good neighbourly relations are main objectives to which Armenia should finally begin aspiring. Unfortunately, today’s address by
@AraratMirzoyan
at
@OSCE
PC is another missed opportunity for Armenia to embrace peace efforts in the region. ⬇️
It was a pleasure to join a roundtable at
#IKG
Vienna with the Jewish community leaders of Azerbaijan and Austria & representatives of
@IsraelMFA
&
@MFA_Austria
to discuss the importance of intercultural and inter-religious dialogue for intercultural peace and security.
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev at the meeting with
@OSCE
CiO Ann Linde: the conflict is already in the history and we need to look to the future. ➡️
#OSCE2021SWE
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan H.E. Mr. Ilham Aliyev received delegation led by
@OSCE
Chairman-in-Office, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland H.E. Mr. Zbigniew Rau.
Presented my credentials to H.E. Zuzana Čaputová, President of the Slovak Republic. Looking forward to work with my counterparts in the Slovak Republic to further strengthen friendly bilateral ties between our two countries.
On the occasion of the visit of H.E. Ambassador Kubanychbek Omuraliev, Secretary General of the Organization of the Turkic States, we are pleased to host Ambassadors of Member and Observer States in Vienna. 🇹🇷🇺🇿🇦🇿🇰🇿🇰🇬🇹🇲🇭🇺
I was pleased to attend with Chair of State Committee on Work with Diaspora
@Fmuradov
inauguration ceremony of Azerbaijan House in Salzburg. Best wishes in serving Azerbaijani community and further promoting cultural ties between Azerbaijan & Austria.
Human toll of brazen attack by the Armenian armed forces against densely populated city in Azerbaijan: 7+ civilians were killed, 33 wounded and counting.
#OSCE
Regrettably, instead of supporting peace in the region, the Austrian Parliament
@OeParl
missed this opportunity, and adopted a motion, , which is full of accusations, but which is not based on any actual knowledge or understanding of the situation in the
Religious leaders from Azerbaijan gathered today in Vienna for an international conference to voice their support for inter-cultural and inter-religious dialogue to address growing trend of intolerance, discrimination & violent extremism in the world.
At today’s
@OSCE
PC meeting, raised the issue of the armed attack against our Embassy in Iran. Thanks to 52 Delegations to OSCE who joined Azerbaijan in condemning this attack, expressing condolences to the families of the victims and calling for a swift investigation.
Great Gala Concert “The Land of Fire” in the Konzerthaus in Vienna on the occasion centennial anniversary of the National Leader of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev with marvelous performance of pieces of Azerbaijani and European classical music 1/2
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received
@OSCE
Minsk Group co-chairs from France and US: “Unfortunately, Minsk Group did not pay any role in resolution of the conflict, though, Minsk Group had a mandate to do it for 28 years.”
#OSCE
⬇️
On 18 September, as we mark the National Music Day and the anniversary of Azerbaijan's prominent composer and playwright Uzeyir Hajibeyli, we laid flowers at the monument of Uzeyir Hajibayli in the Donaupark in Vienna to honor the memory of the great son of Azerbaijan.
Vyanadakı Azərbaycan Mədəniyyət Mərkəzində Beynəlxalq Türk Mədəniyyəti və İrsi Fondunun prezidenti Günay Əfəndiyevanın iştirakı ilə Fond tərəfindən almanca nəşr olunmuş “Azərbaycan qadın şairlərinin poeziya antologiyası” kitabının təqdimatı keçirilib.
Armenia’s MoD released video attesting to recruitment abroad & deployment of so-called “volunteers” to fight on the Armenian side in the occupied territories of Azerbaijan. Calls for a ceasefire & hysteria about FTFs is nothing but a smokescreen
#OSCE
Side-event on mine action under Azerbaijan’s
@OSCE
#FSC
Chairmanship was held in Austrian National Defense Academy. Challenges, innovative solutions and intl. assistance in humanitarian demining, which is now a key priority for Azerbaijan, were addressed by an excellent panel.
Commemoration event and requiem concert on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Khojaly Genocide were held in Vienna by the Azerbaijani Academic Association in partnership w/ Azerbaijan Cultural Center,
@AzEmbAustria
and
@DiasporaAz
#Khojaly30
Fruitful discussions between Speaker of the Parliament of Azerbaijan Sahiba Gafarova and Speaker of the National Council of Slovak Republic Boris Kollar.
Today, as we mark Commemoration Day, we honour the courage & ultimate sacrifice of our compatriots during 1st & 2nd Garabagh Wars who gave their lives or have been wounded to restore & to protect territorial integrity & unity of Azerbaijan so that we can live in peace.
#An
ımGünü
We mark several milestones in our history this year, but the Victory Day stands out as epic for Azerbaijan & the whole region. Proudly celebrated
#8NovemberVictoryDay
in magnificent Palais Liechtenstein in Vienna with a concert conducted by maestro Yalchin Adigozalov.
#Zafargunu
Azerbaijan MoD: On October 26, at 08.05, the Armenian armed forces violated the new humanitarian ceasefire and shelled the units of the Azerbaijani Army located in the Safiyan village of Lachin from the direction of Lachin city.
#OSCE
Bu gün Azərbaycanın Vyanadakı Səfirliyində Türkiyənin Avstriyadakı Səfiri, qardaşım Ozan bəy
@OzanCeyhun
və Türkiyə Səfirliyinin dəyərli əməkdaşları ilə birgə görüş keçirdik, yeni ildə birgə görəcəyimiz tədbirləri müzakirə etdik.
The notion that self-determination allegedly grants right to unilateral secession finds no support in
@UN
Charter & subsequent developments in law & practice. Article I co-authored w/ Tofig Musayev from
@AzmissionUN
is out in the Journal of Security & Human Rights
@SHRMntr
#OSCE
Non-recognition by 40 out of 57
@OSCE
States individually & collectively of sham “elections” in the occupied territories of Azerbaijan is the most recent example of collective non-recognition as legitimate of the situation created through unlawful use of force.
#OSCE
As we mark 33rd anniversary of “Black January”, when Baku & other cities in Azerbaijan were notoriously overrun by invading Soviet army, it was a privilege to join conversation with
@Rezaphotography
who was one of the first photojournalists to eyewitness & document this tragedy.
At the
@OSCE
Permanent Council refuted Armenia’s accusations against Azerbaijan of allegedly having territorial claims against this country. Such claims are preposterous, to say the least. By trying to criticize and lecture other countries, the representative of Armenia fell into
Today, a vehicle exploded on an anti-tank landmine planted in the Khojavand region by a sabotage group of the Armenian armed forces illegally present on the territory of Azerbaijan. As a result of this provocation, 2 civilians were killed. 4 more personnel of the Ministry of
Permanent Mission of Azerbaijan together with Azerbaijani Cultural Center in Vienna joined
@UN
2023 54th Women’s Guild International Festival Charity Bazaar. Azerbaijan’s stand features national cuisine, traditional sweets and drink tastings, handcrafts and other products made in
Addressed intl. conference on “Promoting Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue, Understanding & Cooperation for Peace”, organized by Baku Intl. Multiculturalism Center, Caucasus Muslims’ Board, Nizami Ganjavi Intl. Center, Embassy of Azerbaijan & Azerbaijani Cultural Center.
On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Khojaly Genocide a roundtable on addressing violations of International human rights law and International humanitarian law as an indispensable adjunct to post-conflict reconciliation and peace-building was held in
#OSCE
#Khojaly30
On the occasion of the Victory over fascism, we laid wreaths to the World War II monuments in Vienna and paid tribute to and honored the memory of fallen Azerbaijani compatriots.
Proudly celebrated with friends and colleagues the Independence Day of Azerbaijan in magnificent Palais Liechtenstein in Vienna with a concert conducted by maestro Ayyub Guliyev organized by
@AzEmbAustria
and
@AzcultureV
.
The recent incident at the European Weightlifting Championship in Armenia, where the flag of Azerbaijan was set on fire during the Opening Ceremony, is a particularly egregious example of ongoing campaign of hatred in this country. ⬇️
#OSCE
Attended launch of photo exhibition by Reza Deghati “Souls of Karabakh: Long Journey to Peace”. Reza skillfully uses the art of storytelling through photography to show the consequences of the conflict & the ongoing post-conflict reconstruction in the liberated territories of 🇦🇿
We have repeatedly witnessed Armenia’s attempts to portray its own thoughts, perceptions & phraseology as allegedly reflecting the position of the international community. Comments by Armenia about the recent discussions in UNSC are yet another product of these falsifications. ⬇️
It was clear to us and now it is also obvious to all that refusal by Armenia to positively consider Azerbaijan’s proposal to establish border checkpoint to ensure transparency over the movement along the Lachin-Khankandi road is a smoking gun.
#OSCE
⬇️
Unilateral dispatch of convoy by Armenia under the disguise of “humanitarian aid” to sovereign territory of Azerbaijan without its agreement is another blatant disregard of territorial integrity & sovereignty of Azerbaijan. Our statement
@OSCE
PC on recent provocations ⬇️
Raised
@OSCE
PC latest act of aggression of Armenia against Azerbaijan at the border. Such actions undermine peace process & should be condemned by intl. community. Additional efforts must be taken to enforce Armenia to peace & to keep it within the logic of normalization process
İkinci Dünya Müharibəsində həlak olanların xatirəsinə Vyanada ucaldılmış abidələrin önünə əklillər qoyaraq faşizm üzərində Qələbə uğrunda həlak olmuş Azərbaycan övladlarının xatirəsini ehtiramla yad edik.
Today, at
@OSCE
PC informed about recent mil. provocation by Armenia. Armenia bears full responsibility for aggravating situation. Azerbaijan will adequately respond to provocations & will eliminate any threat to its sovereignty and territorial integrity. ⬇️
#OSCE
#OSCE2022POL
Attack and occupation of Shusha in Azerbaijan elicited 1 Statement by
@UN
Security Council, recalling commitment of Armenia to uphold Purposes & Principles of UN Charter, incl. principles relating to peaceful settlement of disputes and non-use of force, indicating Armenia’s role
Armenia’s attempts to mislead
@OSCE
evidently have failed. Many States at today’s Permanent Council called for synchronized opening of Aghdam-Khankendi and Lachin roads and spoke against the politicization of the humanitarian issues. Our full response ⬇️
Today, I presented my credentials to Director-General of the
#UNOV
& Executive Director of the
#UNODC
,
@GhadaFathiWaly
. Discussed Azerbaijan's cooperation with UNODC on fight against terrorism, transnational organized crime, drug-trafficking, as well as border security issues
On the occasion of the 78th anniversary of the Victory over nazism in the World War II, we laid wreaths to the monuments in Vienna to pay tribute to and honor the memory of fallen Azerbaijani compatriots. The people of Azerbaijan gave great sacrifices during the War.
Director General Grossi of
@iaeaorg
was informed by Ambassador Israfilov of
@AzEmbAustria
of Armenia’s aggressive and provocative actions, including threats to regional security posed by Metsamor NPP
Presented my credentials to the Executive Secretary of the
#CTBTO
@_RobFloyd
Discussed cooperation with
#CTBTO
on wide range of issues related to nuclear non-proliferation & disarmament.