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Ambassador: Azerbaijan calls on Russian Parliament to legally assess the Khojaly events

Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Russia, Rahman Mustafayev

27 February 2025 09:12 (UTC +04:00)

Azerbaijan calls on the Russian Parliament to legally assess the Khojaly events, Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Russia, Rahman Mustafayev, said during an event dedicated to the 33rd anniversary of the Khojaly genocide, APA’s Moscow correspondent reports.

The diplomat stated that this tragedy is one of the most brutal crimes committed against civilians in modern history.

I apologize for the confusion! Here’s the translation without splitting the sentence:

The ambassador specifically noted the role of the "Justice for Khojaly" campaign, initiated by Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, in 2008, stating that this campaign has made a significant contribution to the international recognition of the tragedy: "More than 16 years have passed since the start of the campaign, and it has proven to be highly effective. Parliaments in 18 countries have condemned this crime as a crime against humanity."

Mustafayev emphasized that Azerbaijan is calling on the international community, including the Russian Parliament, to legally assess the Khojaly events.

"I hope that the day will come when the lower house of the Russian Parliament, the State Duma, will address this issue. The Duma will adopt a relevant decision, which will restore justice and acknowledge these tragic events," the Ambassador stated.