DAVOS, Switzerland, January 20. It is a great
honor for me to receive such a prestigious award (“Zayed Award for
Human Fraternity” – ed.). Especially as it bears the name of the
founder of the United Arab Emirates, the late Sheikh Zayed. I
consider this decision as an appreciation of our efforts to
establish peace in the Caucasus after more than 30 years of
bloodshed, conflict, and wars, President of the Republic of
Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said during an interview with “Euronews” television in Davos on
January 20, Trend
reports.
The head of state noted that today the Southern Caucasus enters
a new stage of development. “We have lived in peace for five to six
months. We are getting used to it. In our history of independence,
we have never lived in peace. It is a special feeling and, of
course, a great opportunity. Today, relations between Azerbaijan
and Armenia are already turning into cooperation. We lifted all
restrictions on cargo transportation to Armenia. Moreover, we have
started supplying the main goods on which Armenia largely depends,
primarily oil products, to that country. Everyone benefits from
this. Therefore, I believe that through the joint efforts of
Armenia and Azerbaijan, as well as civil society, we will achieve
not just long-term, but peace forever in the Caucasus. This is our
goal,” President Ilham Aliyev added.
