ACTUAL QUOTE
Ekmeleddin IHSANOGLU,
Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC):
“OIC is committed to supporting Azerbaijan’s legitimate right and is in favor of the peaceful solution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. We hope that the international community will use its influence to reach a consensus in the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, realize the legitimate right of Azerbaijan and ensure return of IDPs to their lands”.
From the statement during his visit to Azerbaijan, Baku, April 25, 2013
U.S. Department of State:
“Separatists, with Armenia’s support, continued to control most of Nagorno-Karabakh and seven other Azerbaijani territories. The report says that the final status of Nagorno-Karabakh remained the subject of international mediation by the OSCE Minsk Group, co-chaired by Russia, France, and the United States”.
From the report on human rights practices for 2012 of the U.S. Department of State
Andris BĒRZIŅŠ,
Latvian President:
Azerbaijan – a reliable and important partner for Latvia… In the settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, Latvia supported Azerbaijan`s policy and considers that the conflict must be solved peacefully, consistent with the norms and principles of territorial integrity of the states and the norms and principles of international law”.
From the statement during his visit to Baku, April 25, 2013
Mofarrej al-HAQBANI,
Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister of Labour:
“On behalf of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and all the Islamic countries want to inform you that we will always support Azerbaijan in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict… The people of Azerbaijan is a model of tolerance. We feel ourselves in here as if among friends, brothers”.
From the statement during a meeting with the President of Azerbaijan, Baku, April 26, 2013
Marzuki ALIE,
Speaker of Indonesia’s House of Representatives:
Indonesia always supports the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Azerbaijan and respects the principle of the inviolability of borders. Indonesia is in favor of the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict within the resolutions adopted by the UN Security Council and OSCE Minsk Group. We condemn the action of Armenia during the Khojaly genocide … Indonesia because of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is not allowed to open an embassy of Armenia in our country.
From the statement during his visit to Azerbaijan, Baku, April 16, 2013
Jan HAMÁČEK,
Deputy Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech parliament:
“The Czech Republic proposes to play the role of mediator in the settlement of Nagorno Karabakh conflict. The Czech Republic understands that this conflict is the biggest problem for Azerbaijan. This is a complicated conflict, therefore, the status quo is inadmissible. It is high time to drive the process from the deadlock… The MPs unanimously voted for a resolution condemning the Armenian policy in connection with the massacre of Khojaly residents.”
From the statement during his visit to Azerbaijan, Baku April 17, 2013
Robert ARAKELOV
KARABAKH DIARY
(beginning in the previous issues)
MANIA OF GRANDIOSE
Returning to “Karabakh” now, I should say that relapse of national narcissism was observed in habitants of the provincial center of Stepanakert entirely. It wasn’t a surprise, of course, and now there was also started the propaganda of national arrogance organized by mass media bodies of Armenia. And among the often motives it was noted the motive of extraordinary talent of Armenians that they left behind all other nations over this character. As a proof the ideologists of Armenian nationalism invented many stamps which could carefully involve the ambitions of habitants about that thanks to their talent, they were very lucky in chess. Erevan radio in its transmission in 1992 affirmed that the amazing successes of whoever Emily Danielyan proved that after the men players as Petrosyan and Kasparov, young Akopyan there were appeared new generation of talented Armenian chess players – women. It was very strange to hear all these as the great chess player Tigran Petrosyan was a pupil of Georgian chess academy, and Kasparov, Akopyan and the same Emily Danielyan grew up in Baku. And Erevan didn’t and couldn’t train such players, because the wise of the youth was hammered there. In general, it should be mentioned by me that having an opportunity during 1991 to read newspapers of Armenia and NKAP, hear and watch their radio and TV transmissions, make connection with somebody else from ideologists of Armenian nationalism, I made such conclusion that there was any special service which was existing only for collecting names and biography of famous faces from Armenian nationality with the aim of using these “Olympians” for seduction of their tribesmen with the guilt of swagger and egoism.
As one more proof of the extraordinary talent of the nation, it is often remembered in Armenia that this little nation gave three marshals to former Soviet Union: Khudyakov, Bahramyan and Babajan. And here’s their next trick: none of these persons was from Armenia and the last two ones were natives of Azerbaijan. And I have never heard about any Armenian marshal. At this moment when it is talked about people in military jobs, I remember the following fact. Once the newspaper “Soviet Karabakh” in its edition (I suppose, September edition) in 1991 published enough large article about Joachim Murat – Napoleonic marshal, participant of all military companies of Napoleon Bonaparte, he commanded the cavalry. Attention of any provincial Caucasian newspaper to the marshal of ancient France of Napoleonic wars caused my surprise at first. But this surprise disappeared soon as I found the part of the article where it was informed that grandfather of Murat was Armenian, and from Karabakh – as the newspaper noted proudly. I understood everything when I felt that the article was published as an example of manhood of Karabakhians for the young generation. And when I came to end of the article, I didn’t felt strange the moment about that the last acts of brave cavalryman Murat’s life were described foggy and fuzzy who was loyal to adventurism. But the same last acts could be very instructive for Karabakhians: trying to win Naples from Italians, Murat was caught and executed. Isn’t it instructive in image of Karabakh? And this sad final of Murat wasn’t described at the newspaper. What a pity! Lastly, I want to talk about my conversation in Stepanakert with a high school student about the underlined article in “Soviet Karabakh”. This student, appearing under affection of newspaper panegyric, so lyrically responded to me about bravery and courage of the “karabakhian” Murat that I had to remind him about inglorious run of the marshal from Russia alone while his soldiers were lying under snowy plains of Russia.
– Whom did he run from? – the student asked me.
– Generally from Kutuzov, – I replied.
– Yes, exactly from Kutuzov – Suvorov’s pupil, – he cried.
– And what’s matter with a pupil of Suvorov? – I asked, not feeling yet what he wanted to say.
– Because, – the student answered to me in greater inspiration, – Suvorov could be Suvorov thanks to his grandmother!
(to be continued)
Meshidikhanym NEYMET, candidate of historical science
Epigraphic monuments of Garabagh
(beginning in previous issue)
Let us consider testimonial of Gevhar-aga on the mosque in Shusha. This mosque was built according to note of historian Mirza Jamal, author of “Garabaghname”, due to order of Ibrahim khan in 1182 by Hijra (1663-1769). By his order there were built other constructions, including Shusha fortress in 1198 (1783-1784); fortress Askeran – in 1203 (1788-1789). The father of Ibrahim khan – Panah khan also was involved with construction. He built famous forts Bayat, Shahbulag, mosques, baths and bazaar. According to Mirza Jamal, the mosque was reconstructed by daughter of Ibrahim khan – Gevhar aga and became more beautiful, which confirmed by engravings. According to the engraving- text of vagfname of Gevhar-aga, construction of upper and lower mosques and two madrasa in Shusha had to be completed by the time of compiling of text, i.e. by 1282 (1865-1866). Dimensions of each stone on which vagfname is engraved constitute approximately 1.60 x 0.70m. Placement of a large number of words in small area evidences high skills of carver and distinction of chosen style. Name of master-calligrapher is not displayed in engraving. Engraving is embraced by a simple decoration in form of plant. Engravings said about vagf- will of Gevhar-aga to two mosques and two madrasa and about conditions of spending of their benefits. The original vagfname is not found. Its copy is kept at the Institute of Manuscripts of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences. It has no date. However, the text carved over the stone has the date and the carver indicated that he has seen the original document and all its copies.
Engraving listed all property, including shops, gardens and lands, which according to will have to be used for charity.
In Shusha, near to mosque of Gevhar-aga there is a large two-storey caravan-saray. High over its portal there are four stone plates, on which the text of gift testimonial is engraved (vagfname) of Mashadi Husayn Inb Mashadi Mir Sayyaf. The text reflects convey of indicated mosque of Aksa (far) attached to caravan-saray to the vagf. Vagfname on the stone was engraved by Ali, son of Hadji Abbas in 1306 year of Hijra (1888-1889).
In the cemetery of village Ashagy Aybasanly of Fizuli region on the tombstones the poems of famous Garabagh poet of Vidadi are preserved, which were unknown from other sources.
On the front of one of stelas there is a note made in Azerbaijani: “1209 (deceased, forgiven Ahmad Sultan Kazzak). O, Vidadi, do not believe that you will make a new way in constant (i.e. in perishable world). (No one passes away from this oppressor with satisfied heart). Be aware that the owner of this grave was a good person. Known in the world by his piety. (He was a philanthropist, generous man). When the death came, he left the perishable world and passed away (with hundreds of wounds, grief, pain in his soul, …)”. The digital hemistich corresponds to date of his death: “accept to the walk to paradise of Ahmad Sultan Kazzak / 1202” (1794-1795).
On the other stela there is engraving in Azerbaijani: “This is the grave of Peri, daughter of Ahmad Sultan Kazzak (At the death of Peri khanum this hemistich was agreeable) date Vidadi! Paradise became the mansion of this fairy (Peri) (22, 400).
The last hemistich by abdjada (digital value) corresponds to 1206 (1791-1792), i.e. the year of Peri’s death.
According to epigraphic data and other motifs over described earlier monuments of Garabagh, as well as on tombstones of Uruds in Zangezur, which represent a school of art of carving over stone and calligrapher, it is possible to trace process of falling under Turkic influence and later – converting to Islam of tribes populated Zangezur (Syunik).
They assist to outline places of dense population of Turkic tribes, which played the important role in forming of Azerbaijan nation.
Engravings evidence that Garabagh by its geographic position, military-strategic value, riches, beauty, magnificence of nature always attracted attention of foreign aggressors and greedy neighbors. The region always was in the center of trade and caravan routes, which connected countries of West and East in political, economic and cultural sense. Garabagh was the favorite place for rest and meetings of political activists and statesman, including foreigners.
Studied engravings display names of architects, builders, sculptors, calligraphers, carvers, including name of founder of architectural school of XIII-XIV centuries Ali Madjd ad-Din, architect of Garabagh – Safi khan, architect – builders Ibrahim Khalil, Alidjan, calligrapher Veli, sculptors Takhmaz ibn Kerbalai Muhammad. Their creations are evidences of high level of national culture of Azerbaijani nation.
Samuel A.Weems
“Armenia: secrets of terrorist “Christian” state”
The great series of Armenian frauds. Vol. I
(beginning in previous flimsies)
Chapter nine:
Bloodthirsty Armenian Bandits
A Despotic Armenian Regime
Hovannissian complains, “The White Armies of Russia received thousands of tons of supplies; the smaller Allied countries and particularly the new states that had gained recognition also benefited, as the goods were sold at or below cost and largely on credit. Armenian representatives in Europe hoped to get provisions for refugees and troops, who were in dire need of underclothing, boots, and overcoats. Despite Allied reluctance to grant credit to countries still without established boundaries, the Armenians believed that their special circumstances warranted the waving of technicalities” (P 96, from the book of Hovannisian).
“Technicalities” of not having “established boundary” for their tiny dictatorial, aggressive state. Armenia hadn’t had a land boundary of its own for more than three thousand years, according to information listed on their official web site. “Credit” – the Allies knew the Armenian leaders had fired up their old printing press and manufactured worthless paper that they called money. Armenia had no credit. These dictators were no more than “deadbeats” who would not pay their debts.
Armenian agents attempted to make a purchase from the U.S. Liquidation Commission in Europe, “which was disposing of surplus goods of the American Expeditionary Force”.
A draft contract was prepared: for the delivery of uniforms, blankets, medications, office equipment, and other noncombatant material valued at nearly 4 million dollars, payable in installments commencing in 1922. But disappointment quickly followed… the Armenian foreign agents were told that was not adequate time to get the contract approved in Washington and all remaining AEF stocks, including the goods earmarked for Armenia were being transferred to the jurisdiction of the French government. The French, however, had already shown that they would sell only “for hard currency or for merchandise in exchange” (P 96).
Note how the Armenians distort the truth. “Goods earmarked for Armenia”. There were no goods earmarked for anyone. It was a buyers and sellers market. The French could buy while the Armenians “with worthless money, no credit and a reputation for not making their word good” could not. The French knew the Armenian money was all but worthless and would not accept it. They also had good reason to know the Armenian leaders would not pay their debts.
After the Armenians were refused a seat on the Allied Peace Conference when it started in Paris in January 1919, the Armenian agents continued to hang around in the hope they could pick up a few free crumbs. At one point, an Armenian paid agent reported to the dictators back in Armenia that he could not receive any official communication “from any British government agency”. He went on to add “that everyone seemed bored and tired of listening to Armenian spokesmen” (P 100). Is it any wonder that the British were tired of listening to such deadbeats?
“The minutes and correspondence of British officials in September occasionally suggested that predictions of imminent massacres and Turkish military involvement in Armenia were exaggerated” (P 102). Clearly, the British, learned that the Armenian leaders were acting like children crying “wolf”.
During the war, there were reports of “Turkish-Armenian volunteer bands putting the torch to Muslim settlements through which they passed, condemning the villagers to the misery of refugee existence along the Bayazit frontier” (P 105).
Such acts were nothing more than terrorist actions against helpless people. Such destruction was carried out in the name of Jesus Christ, because the Muslims believed differently than the “so-called” Christian Armenians.
British politicians began to feel the pressure generated by Armenian agents in their own country. In an effort to get out of the warring region gracefully, the British made an attempt to get the United States to take their place. The American ambassador to England was John W. Davis. His position was this: “Scarcely 100,000 American troops remained in Europe, most of them under orders to return home, and it would be difficult to put together a force sufficient to police the Caucasus. In any event, Congressional assent would be required. Davis did not believe that humanitarian considerations alone would induce the American people to abandon the Monroe Doctrine” (P l16).
(to be continued)
National Heroes of Azerbaijan
Brave lieutenant, fearless fighter
A month ago he was 45 years old. No, it wasn’t executed, and would be executed. If 20 years ago the Armenian armed bandits don’t tear off his young life…
Elshad Saday oglu Akhadov was born on March 4, 1968 in the village of Teze Alvadi of the Masalli region of the Azerbaijan Republic. After receiving seven years’ education at rural school, he entered to the Military lyceum of a name of J. Nakhchyvansky. And, having successfully graduated from this military educational institution, Elshad entered to the Kamenetsk-Podolsky Higher Commander School of Ukraine upon graduation of which in a rank of the senior lieutenant to destination he became the commander of a company of one of military units of the Volgograd region of Russia. Having worked there some time, the young officer returned to native places. He was appointed the commander of a company at first in military unit in the settlement Gyuzdek of Baku, and further – in the Lankaran district of the republic.
At the end of the 80th years of last century there came heavy days for the Azerbaijani people, connected with territorial claims of Armenia against Azerbaijan. In Armenia, and also in the Nagorno-Karabakh (NK) “the Armenian movement” for rejection of part of the territory of the neighboring country which developed subsequently into undeclared war began its instigation so-called. The population of the Azerbaijani nationality was to a man expelled both from Armenia, and from the NK. Gradually cases of murders of persons of the Azerbaijani nationality, burning of their houses, and application in relation to them various acts of violence became frequent. All this infuriated it, after all Armenians never saw anything bad from the Azerbaijani party. And Elshad without hesitation decided to come to the defense of the Fatherland, to make use in this case of the commander experience. He went to the region where there were fights. The fighting way of the young officer began with territories of the Fizuli district.
E.Akhadov took active part in the fights which are taking place in Dashburun, Nargiztepe, Ashagi Veysalli and Shishgaye in a consequence. And in fights for defense of the Beylagan district he showed special courage and was a living example for the companions on fight. In a zone which was mined by Elshad, eight enemy tanks and tens fighters were destroyed.
Fights for a height Agdash, passed became on December 11, 1993 the last operation of the brave son of the Azerbaijani people. E.Akhadov’s company took the offensive. For impact reflection, the Armenian gangster groups twice exceeding on number of the Azerbaijani fighters, created a powerful barrier. In unequal heavy, bloody fighting Elshad was seriously injured. Despite serious diligence of doctors, it wasn’t succeeded to save life of the commander. That day the brave lieutenant, the fearless fighter forever closed eyes…
Elshad was family, two children grew up in his family…
On December 14, 1993, Eshad Saday oglu Akhadov was posthumously conferred the honorary title of the National Hero of Azerbaijan by the decree of the President of Azerbaijan.
Ashe of the hero was buried in a cemetery in the native village to Teze Alvada of the Masalli district.
Teze Alvadi rural high school and park bears E.Akhadov’s name.