(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 28. In the recent
parliamentary elections in Georgia, the ruling party, "Georgian
Dream - Democratic Georgia," triumphed, indicating the electorate's
repudiation of opposition factions associated with Western
objectives and the Georgian populace's dedication to their own
future, emphasizing prosperity and development over foreign
influences, Azerbaijani Parliament member Azer Badamov told
Trend .
He made it clear that by backing the "Georgian Dream," the
people in Georgia have thrown a wrench in the works of Western
meddling, which he painted as efforts to shove a foreign agenda
down the throats of nations chasing their own paths.
"The election has shown that, despite various interventions and
efforts to influence the democratic process, the West has not
succeeded in its aims. The West predominantly aims to subjugate
nations that adopt autonomous policies to its influence, frequently
deceiving individuals with the discourse of democratic principles
while eroding their hard-earned sovereignty. The citizens of
Georgia have decisively repudiated Western influence through their
decision. As a delegate of a cordial nation, I commend the Georgian
populace for their judicious choice. As neighboring allies, we aim
for mutual prosperity, sustained independence, and enhanced peace
and cooperation in the region," he said.
He also highlighted the significance of President of the
Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev's congratulatory letter to
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze following the election,
noting that such gestures underline the value of friendship and
cooperation between the two nations.
"Only the leaders of friendly and close nations extend their
congratulations immediately after the election process concludes.
In this context, President Ilham Aliyev's message reflects the
significance of our neighborhood, friendship, brotherhood, and
strong cooperation with Georgia," he added.
According to him, ensuring stability, development, and
traditional values in Georgia, while also preventing external
forces from exerting influence in the region, is crucial for
advancing relations between the two countries and fostering
cooperation and stability in the South Caucasus.
"In his congratulatory letter, the head of state emphasized the
importance of further strengthening our bilateral ties and invited
the Prime Minister to visit Azerbaijan at a convenient time. This
invitation underscores the strong level of relations between
Azerbaijan and Georgia," the MP stated.
He also highlighted the active participation of Azerbaijanis who
are citizens of Georgia in the elections. By supporting the
Georgian Dream party with a significant majority of votes, they
expressed their opposition to the West's divisive policies in the
region, which threatened to turn it into a conflict zone.
"Azerbaijanis living in Georgia made it clear that both
Azerbaijan and Georgia stand united against the encroachment of
Western forces and their colonial agendas. I believe the Georgian
government will recognize the loyalty of Azerbaijanis to the state
and address their concerns more attentively. If Armenia prevents
the West from establishing a foothold in the South Caucasus, as
Azerbaijan and Georgia have done, our region can become a haven of
peace and cooperation," Badamov added.
In addition, another Azerbaijani MP Vugar Iskenderov told
Trend that the
parliamentary elections in Georgia were notable for many
reasons.
"First and foremost, the election results represented a
significant step against the insidious plans of the West for the
South Caucasus," he said.
He noted that Azerbaijanis, along with other citizens of Georgia
who uphold traditional values, opposed the West's strategy of
fragmenting the region and turning it into a battleground.
"Our compatriots in Georgia deserve special recognition for
their support of the Azerbaijani state and President Ilham Aliyev's
regional policy, which aims to strengthen and develop relations
between Azerbaijan and Georgia. By backing the ruling party, they
made a decisive choice between peace and conflict and between
traditional and immoral values," Iskenderov said.
The MP emphasized that the voting patterns of Azerbaijanis are
crucial for the ruling party's success.
"In regions of Georgia where around 300,000 Azerbaijanis reside,
voter turnout was notably high. Azerbaijani voters account for
approximately 7-8 percent of the total votes for the ruling party.
Their considerable numbers and influence provide them with an
important, even decisive role in the electoral process and the
political landscape of Georgia," he added.
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