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Ahmad Shahidov spoke to Baku TV about the resolution adopted against Azerbaijan in PACE

On September 29, the Winter Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe continued its work in Strasbourg, France. Resolution No. 2580, announced by the Monitoring Committee on the results of 2024, harshly criticized Azerbaijan. It was claimed that human rights and democracy were violated in the country and the unconditional release of […]

PACE adopts resolution against Azerbaijan – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov speaks to ARB24 TV channel from Strasbourg

On September 29, the Winter Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe continued its work in Strasbourg, France. Resolution No. 2580, announced by the Monitoring Committee on the results of 2024, harshly criticized Azerbaijan. It was claimed that human rights and democracy were violated in the country and the unconditional release of […]

“To completely remove Azerbaijan from PACE is the main goal of France” – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov spoke to ARB24 Television from Strasbourg

On September 29, the Winter Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe continued its work in Strasbourg, France. After the freezing of the activities of the Azerbaijani delegation in PACE last year, anti-Azerbaijani forces in PACE have become significantly more active. It is expected that new decisions will be adopted against Azerbaijan […]

“Sanctions against Georgia may be imposed in PACE” – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov spoke to ARB24 TV channel from Strasbourg

The credentials of Georgia’s delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) have been challenged on substantial grounds on the opening day of the 2025 winter plenary session. Making the challenge, Boriana Åberg (Sweden, EPP/CD) said the Georgian Parliament was a “one-party parliament” and that the democratic order in Georgia was in […]

“France is at the forefront of the anti-Azerbaijani front in PACE” – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov spoke to Baku TV from Strasbourg

On September 28, the Winter Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe continued its work in Strasbourg, France. After the Azerbaijani delegation’s activities in PACE were frozen last year, anti-Azerbaijani forces in PACE have become significantly more active. It is expected that new decisions will be adopted against Azerbaijan and new restrictions […]

The French delegation is conducting serious work against Azerbaijan at the PACE Winter Session – Ahmad Shahidov spoke to Baku TV from Strasbourg

On September 27, the Winter Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe began its work in Strasbourg, France. Last year, the activities of the Azerbaijani delegation in PACE were frozen for a period of 12 months. This period ends today. However, it is expected that new decisions will be adopted against Azerbaijan […]

New decisions against Azerbaijan may be adopted at the PACE Winter Session – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov spoke to ARB24 TV channel from Strasbourg

On September 27, the Winter Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe began its work in Strasbourg, France. Last year, the activities of the Azerbaijani delegation in PACE were frozen for a period of 12 months. This period ends today. However, it is expected that new decisions will be adopted against Azerbaijan […]

Ahmad Shahidov spoke to Baku TV from Strasbourg about the decisions to be taken at the PACE Winter Session

On September 27, the Winter Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe began its work in Strasbourg, France. Last year, the activities of the Azerbaijani delegation in PACE were frozen for a period of 12 months. This period ends today. However, it is expected that new decisions will be adopted against Azerbaijan […]

“The need for Russian gas has led to disagreements within the European Union” – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov spoke to the ARB24 channel

Today, Europe is experiencing serious problems in its energy supply. Since the transportation of Russian gas from Ukraine to Europe has already stopped, European Union member states have begun to express their objections to Brussels in this regard. At the same time, initiatives are being voiced to not join the sanctions against Russia. Hungary is […]

“A new order is beginning in the US and the world” – Ahmad Shahidov spoke to ARB24 channel

The 47th President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, has taken the oath of office in the Senate and has begun to exercise his powers. Thus, the beginning of a new era in the history of the US begins. This also indicates that a new order has begun in the world. Speaking to […]

“US military support will distract Armenia from peace” – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov spoke to ARB24 channel

The US and Armenia have signed a strategic partnership agreement. The document was signed by Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington DC. The document was signed by the outgoing administration of Joseph Biden, who will resign on January 20. The question of the prospects for the implementation […]

Ahmad Shahidov commented on the possible impact of the US-Armenia strategic partnership agreement on the region – ARB24 channel

The US and Armenia have signed a strategic partnership agreement. The document was signed by Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington DC. The document was signed by the outgoing administration of Joseph Biden, who will resign on January 20. The question of the prospects for the implementation […]

Trial of persons who committed war crimes against the Azerbaijani people begins – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov spoke to Khazar Television

The trial of the Karabakh separatists imprisoned in Baku has been scheduled for January 17. The accused persons will answer in court for the facts of committing acts of aggression against the Republic of Azerbaijan and its people, occupation, genocide, other crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, terrorism and financing of terrorism, and numerous […]

“Armenia’s accession to the European Union is impossible” – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov speaks to ARB24 Television

Armenia announces the start of the process of joining the European Union (EU). The project was discussed at a government meeting and a referendum is planned to be held on this issue. In an interview to ARB24 Television on the subject, political analyst Dr. Ahmad Shahidov said that Armenia’s accession to the European Union is […]

“A peace treaty with Armenia is not expected in the coming months” – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov spoke to ARB24 channel

In the first days of 2025, hopes are again focused on the peace process in the South Caucasus. The Armenian side is not yet taking real steps to sign a peace treaty. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is trying to prolong the process and hopes that major powers will intervene in the region. Speaking to […]

“Provocations from Iran against Azerbaijan are Tehran’s weakness” – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov spoke to ARB24 Television

Charge-d’affaires of the Iranian Embassy in Azerbaijan Seyid Jafar Aghayi Maryan was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today. The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry reported on this. It was noted that during the meeting, a strong protest was expressed to the Iranian side over the insulting statements made against Azerbaijan and the head of state […]

President Ilham Aliyev has made specific demands to Russia – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov spoke to Baku TV

On December 29, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev gave an interview to Azerbaijan Television at Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Speaking about the shooting down of an Azerbaijani passenger plane in Russian skies, the head of state Ilham Aliyev called the statements made by the Russian side after the accident nonsense. Giving […]

Russia apologizes for plane crash – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov speaks to Sky News Arabia

Russian President Vladimir Putin made a phone call to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on December 28. During the phone call, Vladimir Putin expressed his apologies regarding the tragic incident involving an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane operating the Baku-Grozny route on December 25, which was subjected to external physical and technical interference in Russian airspace. President […]

Turkish experts discuss downing of Azerbaijani plane by Russia on TV5 Channel

There is no doubt that the plane belonging to Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) crashed as a result of interference by Russian air defense systems. Therefore, Baku expects Moscow to take responsibility for the incident and pay compensation. A live discussion on the topic took place on the Turkish TV5 channel with the participation of experts. Political […]

“It is fact that the Azerbaijani plane was shot down by Russia” – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov told the Asharq News channel

There is no doubt that the plane belonging to the Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) crashed as a result of the intervention of Russian Air Defense systems. Therefore, Baku expects Moscow to take responsibility for the incident and pay compensation. Speaking to the Arabic-language Asharq News Television on the subject, political analyst Dr. Ahmad Shahidov said that […]

“The Russian side must apologize to the people and state of Azerbaijan” – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov told the ARB24 Television

There is no doubt that the plane belonging to the Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) crashed as a result of the intervention of Russian Air Defense systems. Therefore, Baku expects Moscow to take responsibility for the incident and pay compensation. Speaking to the ARB24 Television on the subject, political analyst Dr. Ahmad Shahidov said that the fact […]

Azerbaijani passenger plane crashes – Ahmad Shahidov comments to TRT World

A passenger plane belonging to Azerbaijan Airlines flying from Baku to Grozny crashed in Aktau, Kazakhstan today. Human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov gave an interview to TRT World about the plane crash and said that the causes of the crash are being investigated and various versions are being voiced.

Armenian army prepares for attack on Azerbaijan – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov spoke to ARB24 channel

In recent weeks, Armenia has begun to seriously arm itself. The likelihood that the Armenian army, which has been gathering military forces on the border with Azerbaijan, will launch an attack on Azerbaijan is increasing. Speaking to ARB24 Television on the subject, human rights defender Dr. Ahmad Shahidov said that countries such as France and […]

“Ukraine will have to make territorial concessions” – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov spoke to ARB24 channel

The explosion that resulted in the death of general Igor Kirillov, the head of the Radiation, Chemical and Biological Defense Troops of the Russian Armed Forces, and his assistant, has further aggravated the situation on the Ukrainian-Russian front. The Russian side is preparing to avenge for the general`s death. Speaking to ARB24 Television on the […]

Armenia is avoiding signing a peace treaty – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov spoke to ARB24 channel

Although a number of meetings have been held between Azerbaijan and Armenia in recent years to agree on the terms of a peace treaty, the process of signing the final document between the parties is dragging on. The reason is that Armenia is not ready for peace and has not taken the necessary steps in […]