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Azerbaijan does not need anyoneâ€™s help - president

05 November 2015 07:34 (UTC +04:00)

President Aliyev made the remarks on Nov.4 at the opening of the Heydar Aliyev Center in Zagatala.

“I have repeatedly stated that these people are in no way to blame. As a result of foreign intervention, their country has been destroyed, they lost tens and hundreds of thousands of loved ones, millions of people have become refugees. Now they are seeking asylum in Europe. However, barriers and barbed wires are laid before them, and they are attacked by dogs and put into cages. The foods are thrown on them like an unworthy treatment of a human being. In the 21st century, these kinds of intolerable actions do not honor anyone. This is a testing period. Europe needs to overcome this test and remain true to its values. Otherwise, if this situation continues, no demands can be put before any other county. First of all, one should normalize domestic processes, remain committed to its values and then demand something from others,” he said.

Azerbaijan is very concerned over these processes, the head of state said.

“I am sure that every normal person, seeing these poor people in such a state is experiencing a very heavy feeling. On the other hand, it is a religious confrontation - I would call it so - it is not a migrant crisis. This is the result of anti-Muslim propaganda in recent years, which can lead to more problems and a clash of civilizations in the world, added the president.

The head of state stressed that Azerbaijan is promoting the values of multiculturalism.

“We are holding a variety of forums, conferences, and international events to prove that it is possible to live together. Everyone can see it in the example of Azerbaijan. However, today we see that religious confrontation can lead to even greater problems. We should also know it. Some it is said that we need to integrate into Europe. Several times, I have said that we don’t need to integrate. We have established strong state and equal relations with countries in line with our own national values. In particular, there is no need for integration in the current period of discrimination and islamophobia. How can we integrate? Can they receive us? No. This is the reality, but bitter. That's why we will continue to live only at the expense of internal resources,” President Aliyev said.

“No one has ever helped us. We've achieved everything at our own expense. We don’t expect any help from anyone, there is no need for it. Simply, we want no one to interfere in our works, no attempt to speak the language of force with us. These efforts are in vain. I think that the Azerbaijani people are able to protect their national dignity and have proved it. Our strength lies in unity between the people and the government. Therefore, despite the ongoing processes in the world, we witness development in Azerbaijan. New buildings, industrial facilities are being built, people are living in a comfortable environment, and elections are held in good conditions. This is the model of the successful development of Azerbaijan. I am sure that we will go through this successful path in the future,” the president completed.