Settlement of the Karabakh problem is hands of today’s generation

By VK

The Forum of Azerbaijani youth organization of Russia “AMOR – uniting hearts” came to an end in Moscow. More than 500 delegates participated in it, as well as honored guests and officials from governments and presidential administrations of Russia and Azerbaijan.

“Studying in Russian universities, working in Russian companies, living in Moscow, St.-Petersburg, and other Russian cities, you remain Azerbaijanis always,” the head of the State Duma Committee on the CIS affairs and contacts with compatriots, Leonid Slutsky, told the participants. “It is difficult to overestimate the role of programs developed and implemented by AMOR, which unite hearts and numerous young Azerbaijanis in Russia and show people in Russia, Azerbaijan, and abroad what a comfortable life Azerbaijani young people have in Russia.”

Speaking about problems which appear in Russia for Azerbaijanis, Slutsky admitted that they are various: “Household problems, problems with studying, employment, and defining your place in today’s difficult life, fulfilling potential of a young talented person. Today AMOR fulfils a significant task and gives an opportunity for realization of serious creative potential to everybody. The programs adopted by Leila Aliyeva [the vice-president of Heydar Aliyev Fund, the chairwoman of AMOR] and her colleagues are directed at the future of young Azerbaijanis.” Remembering those who might be a good example, Slutskly recalled Heydar Aliyev: “Things which were founded by the initiator of the current Azerbaijani statehood are being implemented by President of the Azerbaijani Republic Ilham Aliev today. Often very complicates tasks are fulfilled. The counter-poverty program for more than million people who appeared to be internally displaces persons gives a wonderful example not only to the CIS countries, but also to the whole world in the sphere of settling humanitarian problems after difficult military situations. The counter-poverty program was very effective in Azerbaijan. Today Azerbaijan is establishing economy on the basis of knowledge. The country is an example for us who are working on support of the CIS and the Eurasian project. Things which are implemented in Azerbaijan are reflected in the active attitude of young Azerbaijanis in their native country and abroad. I am glad to see inspired faces, smart eyes of young people who realize what they want in this life and what tasks they have to solve.”

Commenting on the Karabakh problem, Slutsky stated: “It is a bleeding problem and we must not leave its settlement to our children and grandchildren. The problem should be solved today. Those who live in Nagorno-Karabakh today, in seven occupied districts around Karabakh: Agdam, Fizuli, Zangelan, Lubatly, Dzhebrail, Kelbadzhar, Lachin; those who had to leave their native towns expect an effective and professional settlement of this difficult problem which couldn’t be solved for 20 years from today’s generation, from us who are sitting in this hall today. I believe that certain steps for settlement of the main problem of the South Caucasus, the problem of Nagorno-Karabakh, is around the corner. It is a delicate process. Any unprepared, thoughtless interference in the process might ruin everything. Young Azerbaijanis in Azerbaijan, Russian, and the world take part in settlement of this problem with all their hearts and souls. And this conflict will be settled in the nearest years.

I want Azerbaijani young people who live in the civil society of Russia to study, work and make friends intensively – it is a basis for relations between you and your friends who represent other ethnic groups, religions, and this is the basis for our tolerant and peaceful, progressive future where our nations would be together. AMOR pays great attention to cultural programs today. It is true that culture, creative work and even songs are an integral part of the Azerbaijani people. This culture contains those ties which connect us with our children, with our future generations who will live in great Azerbaijan and great Russia.”