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Hikmat Hajiyev speaks about Caucasian Albania's rich Christian heritage in Karabakh and other regions at Arab Media Forum

Hikmat Hajiyev, Assistant to the President of Azerbaijan and Head of the Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration

16 September 2026 18:50 (UTC +04:00)

Traces of Caucasian Albania's rich Christian heritage can be seen in Karabakh and other parts of Azerbaijan, Hikmat Hajiyev, Assistant to the President of Azerbaijan and Head of the Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration, stated in a post on X, APA reports.

The post reads:

"At the Arab Media Forum, I spoke about the ancient Kingdom of Caucasian Albania and its rich Christian heritage, whose enduring and particularly significant footprint can be seen in Karabakh and other parts of Azerbaijan.

I highlighted Azerbaijan’s centuries-old tradition of multiculturalism and religious coexistence, as well as our country’s commitment to protecting, preserving and restoring its rich cultural and religious heritage, irrespective of its origin or faith.

I also addressed the extensive destruction, desecration and alteration of Azerbaijan’s religious and cultural heritage during the years of occupation, stressing the importance of safeguarding historical truth and preserving cultural heritage for future generations.

The panel I shared with the Foreign Minister of Georgia and Minister of Economy and Tourism of UAE and moderated by CEO of Euronews."

https://x.com/HikmetHajiyev/status/2100232459749343630

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