We are in Khojaly again!

The genocide committed against the local Azerbaijani population by the Armenian armed forces, with the participation of the 366th motorized rifle regiment of Russia, during the occupation of the city of Khojaly on the night of February 25-26, 1992, has been recorded in the history of mankind as one of the most serious crimes. I recall the words of the Honorable President, the Supreme Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev, who spoke at a meeting with the residents of Khojaly in February of last year: “Khojaly has such a great place in the history and consciousness of the Azerbaijani people that this tragedy has inflicted such great wounds on our hearts that we could not calm down until Khojaly was liberated.”

Thanks to the determination of our head of state and the bravery of our glorious Army, Khojaly was liberated as a result of the anti-terrorist operation conducted on September 19-20, 2023. We also hear the footsteps of the Great Return in this land, which is dear and sacred to our people. The return of Khojaly residents, who have been displaced for more than thirty years, has begun. The Azerbaijani state is restoring the city of Khojaly. Houses are being renovated at a high level and returned to their owners.

The foundation of the Genocide Memorial has been laid in the rebuilt and improved Khojaly. The memorial is being created by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, which has made significant contributions to the world’s awareness of the Khojaly genocide.

Today, the souls of the victims of the Khojaly genocide are happy. The heroic sons of Azerbaijan took their revenge on the battlefield. On the 33rd anniversary of this genocide, which our people will never forget, I respectfully commemorate the memory of all our martyrs, and I wish the Almighty God mercy on them and patience for their loved ones and relatives.

We are in Khojaly again!

Karabakh is Azerbaijan!

Azer Askerov