Azeri diplomat gives interview to Egyptian satellite TV channel
Cairo, January 23 (AZERTAC). Azerbaijan`s ambassador to Egypt Shahin Abdullayev gave an interview to this country`s satellite TV Channel.
The diplomat told of the national movement against the Soviet regime in Azerbaijan, 20 January massacre, Armenia`s territorial claims against Azerbaijan.
Abdullayev pointed out that the people of Azerbaijan restored its independence despite Armenia`s aggression and Soviet leadership`s attempts to suppress the will of the people.
He noted after returning to power national leader Heydar Aliyev managed to achieve cease-fire with Armenia, implement economic and social reforms, prepare the oil strategy, and establish the Oil Fund.
The diplomat also spoke about the country`s rapid growth after President Ilham Aliyev`s coming to power in 2003.
He also provided insight into the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and Armenia`s unconstructive stance on the dispute.
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