(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 4. Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Azerbaijan to
the Russian Federation, elected deputy of the Azerbaijani
Parliament from the cities of Shusha, Aghdam and Khojavand in the
Karabakh region Polad Bulbuloglu has sent a letter to the
Chairperson of the State Duma of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav
Volodin in connection with the video message of the First Deputy
Chairperson of the Committee of the State Duma of the Russian
Federation on CIS Affairs, Eurasian integration and relations with
compatriots Konstantin Zatulin, who published a“congratulatory
message” on September 2 on the occasion of the so-called
“Independence Day of the now defunct 'NKR' on his Telegram channel,
Trend reports, referring to the Azerbaijani Embassy in
Russia.
“I testify my deep respect and, completing my diplomatic mission
in Moscow, address you not only in my capacity as Ambassador but
also as an elected member of the Azerbaijani Parliament from the
cities of Shusha, Aghdam, and Khojavand in the Karabakh region of
Azerbaijan.
I would like to draw your attention to another outrageous action
of the First Deputy Chairperson of the State Duma Committee on CIS
Affairs, Eurasian Integration and Relations with Compatriots
Konstantin Zatulin, who published on September 2 this year a
“congratulation” on the occasion of the so-called“Independence
Day” of the now non-existent“NKR” on the Telegram channel“Shining
Star”, recording a corresponding video message,” the letter
reads.
As Bulbuloglu notes, in the provocative address, Zatulin,
allegedly speaking on behalf of“not indifferent people in Russia”,
once again provokes revanchist forces in Armenian society with
imaginary hopes to resuscitate the already completed conflict by
supporting the separatists.
“Moreover, in his speech, he refers to the former leaders of the
separatist regime and other terrorists, whose hands are smeared
with the blood of innocent Azerbaijanis. It is obvious that
Zatulin, being persona non grata in Armenia, continues to promote
expansionist views and narratives in Russian society and fulfills
the political orders of his patrons of Armenian nationality living
in the Russian Federation while pursuing the aim to undermine the
Azerbaijani-Russian relations, conducting provocative activities
against the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Republic
of Azerbaijan. It is a matter of concern that this is not the first
such case on the part of this deputy - he has repeatedly made
provocative statements against the statehood and people of our
country,” the letter adds.
The Ambassador emphasized that in light of the strengthening
allied relations between Azerbaijan and Russia, especially within
the framework of President Vladimir Putin's state visit to
Azerbaijan last month, the sides once again confirmed the high
level of cooperation, and the Russian head of state expressed
readiness to contribute to the establishment of long-term peace,
security, and stability in the South Caucasus region.
“Against this positive background, the destructive actions of a
member of the United Russia party who opposes the official position
of his country demonstrates that he not only disagrees with but
also does not respect the opinion of the head of state. This is not
surprising, since this character, in one of his interviews in June
2023, stated that“Russia has not achieved its goals in the SMO”. I
regret to note that despite the repeated appeals of the Azerbaijani
side to the official bodies of the Russian Federation to stop such
antics, no effective measures have been taken so far concerning the
provocative activities of Zatulin, undermining the allied relations
between our countries. All this continues to cause serious concern
among the deputies of the Azerbaijani Parliament and in the public
environment of our country, agitates Azerbaijani Diaspora
organizations in Russia, and adversely affects the
inter-parliamentary cooperation between the two countries.
In this regard, I strongly urge you, dear Vyacheslav Volodin, to
manifest a principled approach in this matter following the
official position of the Russian Federation and the regulations of
the State Duma of the Russian Federation and do everything possible
to prevent further such provocative actions on the part of
Zatulin,” the letter concludes.
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