Speaker of Azerbaijani Parliament Ogtay Asadov met Moldovan Ombudsman Aurelia Grigoriu, who arrived in Baku to attend the 3rd Baku International Humanitarian Forum.

The Speaker thanked the Human Rights Commissioner on behalf of the Azerbaijani people for her sharp remarks at the Armenian Parliament to criticize the aggressive policy of the official Yerevan against Azerbaijanis. Asadov said terroristic character of the Armenian authorities once more showed itself as the Moldovan Ombudsperson was subjected to pressures and persecutions.

He hailed Moldovan Ombudsperson`s remarks at the Armenian parliament as “a brave act” and characterized Grigoriu as a just human rights commissioner.

Asadov presented the Moldovan Ombudsperson Honorable medal of the Azerbaijani Parliament for her efforts in the field of protection of human rights.

The Moldovan Ombudsperson thanked for sincere reception and high estimation of her deeds, saying Azerbaijani territories were occupied by Armenia, over one million Azerbaijanis became refugees and IDPs as a result of the invasion. She said this is a fact and it was sounded at the Armenian Parliament. Grigoriu said she has always been guided by principles of fair, adding despite threats by Armenians, many people supported herç too. The ombudsperson said early or late somebody should call Armenian state an aggressor.

While reporting to the parliament of Armenia, the Moldovan lawyer stated that Armenia`s aggression against Azerbaijan, which has continued for more than 25 years, is accompanied by massive violations of basic human rights principles and generally accepted norms of international law.

Grigoriu referred to facts substantiating her remarks and mentioned the United Nations Security Council`s four resolutions on Armenian troops` withdrawal from the Azerbaijani territory, and the UN General Assembly resolution on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan.

According to her, Armenia`s aggression against Azerbaijan became the biggest obstacle on the way of development of the South Caucasus region and integration into Europe.

Grigoriu cited all the well-known facts on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, however, after the truthful speech she was not allowed to leave Armenia with the Moldovan delegation, and was kept in isolation, moreover, her life was threatened.

Moldova`s Embassy in Azerbaijan said it completely shares what Ombudswoman Grigoriu said with respect to the Khojaly genocide.

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