BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 29. Azerbaijanis living
around the world are strongly protesting the unfounded and biased
remarks about Azerbaijan made by New York City (U.S.) Mayor Zohran
Kwame Mamdani on the “X” platform., Trend reports.
Several diaspora organizations, including the
Azerbaijan-American Youth Federation, the American Azerbaijan
Integration Center, the American Azerbaijan Music Foundation, the
Azerbaijan America Organizations Alliance, the Florida Azerbaijan
American Cultural Association, the Azerbaijan Cultural Center in
Israel, the International Association of Intercultural Relations
“AzIz,” and the British Azerbaijanis Society, sent a letter to the
New York mayor, stating that the claims contradict international
law norms and principles.
The letters express serious concern over accusations directed at
the Azerbaijani people. It is emphasized that Mamdani’s statements
reflect political bias and distort key principles of international
law. The diaspora noted that at a time when the United States
supports the peace process between Azerbaijan and Armenia and
important steps are being taken toward normalization, such biased
approaches are unacceptable. It was also highlighted that the
Armenian population living in the Karabakh region has been offered
equal rights and security guarantees within reintegration efforts,
with concrete steps taken for their socio-economic integration. The
letters stress that no cases of ethnically motivated violence
against civilians have been recorded and that actions have been in
line with international legal principles.
Diaspora organizations called for an objective approach based on
the United Nations Charter, United Nations Security Council
resolutions, general principles of international law, and
historical facts in addressing such issues.
