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By Rashid Shirinov

“The example of Azerbaijan's tolerance and multiculturalism has received recognition of the UN,” Murad Sadeddinov, a political analyst, said. This statement was announced at the meeting of Baku Network’s experts group dedicated to the 7^th Global forum of the UN Alliance of civilizations of April 25-27.

“Despite the bitter fate of Azerbaijan, occupation of its 20 percent by Armenia, the presence of more than one million refugees, the country became an island of tolerance throughout the world and serves as an example. Those are not just words. We live in a country where offences on the basis of religious differences among people have never been noticed," he said.

Sadeddinov noted the intensifying anti-Russian spirits in this south Caucasus nation due to unwise policy pursued by the authorities in the region. "Look at the situation in Armenia. What is their current attitude to Russians and Russia, who have always helped and supported them in all their endeavors? How many Russian schools remained in Armenia and how many in Azerbaijan?" he inquired.

The analyst said that Azerbaijan has conserved Russian culture, although Armenia's aggressive policy relied mainly on the support of the former leadership of Russia and the events of January 20, 1990 when the Soviet troops entered Baku. All this stands for the tolerance of Azerbaijan that the whole world needs. "The example of Azerbaijan's tolerance and multiculturalism was recognized by the UN, which made the decision on holding the next meeting of the Global forum of the UN Alliance of civilizations in Baku,” Sadeddinov noted.

He thinks that today, the role of the UN in world politics has weakened significantly and this organization needs support. Azerbaijan implements that support, and the factor of holding of the forum in Baku is very important.

“Modern Azerbaijan is not the same as it was 20 years ago anymore. It has transformed into a political, economical and military power of the region. The holding of this forum in Baku is the estimate of Azerbaijan,” the analyst emphasized.

He also stressed the statements of the U.S. officials on the UN's role in resolving of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Furthermore the forum held under the auspices of the UN and the appeal of the UN Secretary General to the forum participants and people of Azerbaijan open wide perspectives for a fair settlement of the conflict.

Murad Sadeddinov said definite portion of the Armenian population has already admitted the necessity of returning the occupied lands of Azerbaijan. “Armenia has no future and everybody understands that. Their government is in a critical situation, protests against the authorities are held in Yerevan time after time. The reaction of the world community on the recent developments on the line of confrontation has disappointed the leadership of Armenia because they have not received the support that they expected. Azerbaijan gives a chance for Armenia to think again and find a solution that would be beneficial for the Armenian people. They may lose this chance in the future,” Sadeddinov believes.

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