“Genocide of Azerbaijanis: Bloody chronicle of history” book presented
Baku, March 29 (AZERTAC). Presentation of the “Genocide of Azerbaijanis: the bloody chronicle of history” book was held here on Thursday.
The book prepared by “Azerbaijan” newspaper`s editorial office was dedicated to the memory of Azerbaijan`s national leader Heydar Aliyev.
In his opening remarks, General Director of Azerbaijan State Telegraph Agency (AZERTAC) Aslan Aslanov pointed out “we have gathered here on the eve of one of the tragic chapters in our history - March 31 - Day of Genocide of Azerbaijanis. Holding the presentation of the relevant book today is symbolic.” AZERTAC Chief pointed out the aim of the book is to educate the world community on the truth on the Genocide of Azerbaijanis.
He pointed out the book is very important in terms of promoting better understanding of the atrocities committed by Armenian nationalists against Azerbaijanis.
Speaking at the event, Chief of the Presidential Administration`s department for socio-political affairs Ali Hasanov noted that distribution and translation of research materials on the Armenian chauvinism, their bloody deeds is part of the awareness-raising campaign on the tragedy. Historians claim the publication is going to be a very good source for scholars. The book reveals genocide not only against Azerbaijanis but also Turks. The Day of Genocide of Azerbaijanis has been marked since 1998. A variety of events are held every year in late March in order to revere the memory of the genocide victims.
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