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“Over time, world countries will begin to cooperate with the Taliban government” – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov spoke to ARB24 channel

Contacts between the Taliban movement, which seized power in Afghanistan in 2021, and a number of countries in the world are deepening. The attitude towards the Taliban movement, which has been on the world’s terrorist list for many years, is changing. China, Russia, Iran, Pakistan and other countries have already recognized the Taliban government by […]

As the political crisis in Ukraine deepens, alternatives to President Zelensky are emerging – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov spoke to ARB24 channel

As the Ukrainian army suffers successive failures at the front, political tensions are increasing within the country. President Volodymyr Zelensky is rapidly losing confidence among Ukrainians. The USA and European countries already understand the impossibility of winning a war with President Zelensky. But if Volodymyr Zelensky is removed from power, who can be the alternatives? […]

“France sees Azerbaijan as a new competitor in the South Caucasus” – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov told ARB24 channel

French politicians under the influence of the armenian lobby have recently increased the number of statements and calls targeting Azerbaijan. A group of French social and political figures, including the mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo, made an appeal against the decision to hold the UN Climate Summit (COP29) in Azerbaijan in 2024. This once again […]

“The exchange of prisoners between Israel and Hamas may take place” – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov told ARB24 channel

The war in the Middle East continues for the third month. The Israeli Army continues military operations in the Gaza Strip. At the same time, there are discussions between the parties regarding the exchange of captives. The process of exchange of prisoners between Israel and Hamas, mediated by Qatar, may take place again. Dr. Ahmad […]

“A meeting between Azerbaijan and Armenia may take place in the United States in January” – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov spoke to ARB24 channel

The meeting of the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan Ararat Mirzoyan and Jeyhun Bayramov in Washington is planned for January 2024. Although the Armenian side agreed to the meeting to be held in the USA, the Azerbaijani side has not made an official statement about it yet. Political analyst Dr. Ahmad Shahidov, who made […]

“The process of exchanging prisoners will be completed this week” – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov told ARB24 channel

On December 7, the Administration of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia issued a joint statement and announced that a number of agreements had been reached. Thus, Azerbaijan frees 32 Armenian soldiers, and Armenia, in turn, frees 2 Azerbaijani soldiers. Speaking to […]

Dr. Ahmad Shahidov assessed the agenda of Azerbaijan and the world – discussion on Ulusal Kanal Television

Political analyst Dr. Ahmad Shahidov, who participated in the “Night line” program broadcast on Ulusal Kanal Television, evaluated the agenda of Azerbaijan and the world. Answering the questions of journalist Serkan Aksari, political analyst Dr. Ahmad Shahidov shared his views on the February 7, 2024 presidential elections in Azerbaijan, the Ukraine-Russia war and the Middle […]

“If Armenia signs the peace document, it can become an ally with Azerbaijan” – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov spoke to ARB24 Television

The speaker of the Armenian Parliament, Alen Simonyan, made a statement that a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan can be signed within a few days: “We have sent our proposals, this is already the 6th exchange. If Azerbaijan does not change anything, if it does not make new proposals, the peace agreement can be […]

“Armenia talks about peace on the one hand, and buys new weapons on the other” – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov told ARB24 Television

The speaker of the Armenian Parliament, Alen Simonyan, made a statement that a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan can be signed within a few days: “We have sent our proposals, this is already the 6th exchange. If Azerbaijan does not change anything, if it does not make new proposals, the peace agreement can be […]

Azerbaijan and Armenia have taken a peace step – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov talks to Kanal24 channel

An agreement was reached between Azerbaijan and Armenia on mutual release of servicemen. As a result of the negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia, based on the principle of humanism, an agreement was reached on the release of 32 people of Armenian origin by Azerbaijan, and 2 Azerbaijani servicemen by Armenia. This agreement is considered a […]

“Armenia is not sincere in the peace process” – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov made a statement to ARB24 channel

The speaker of the Armenian Parliament, Alen Simonyan, made a statement that a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan can be signed within a few days: “We have sent our proposals, this is already the 6th exchange. If Azerbaijan does not change anything, if it does not make new proposals, the peace agreement can be […]

A new source of tension is emerging in South America – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov commented on ARB24 channel

On Sunday, December 3, Venezuela held a referendum on the annexation of almost two-thirds of the territory of neighboring Guyana. The vast majority of Venezuelans supported the inclusion of the Essequibo region in Venezuela. Talking to the ARB24 channel, political analyst Dr. Ahmad Shahidov said that a new source of tension has emerged in South […]

“Azerbaijan supports the establishment of a State of Palestine” – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov told TV5 channel

Military operations continue in the Near East. Clashes between the Israeli Army and Hamas continue today after a week-long ceasefire, and there is a humanitarian disaster in the region. Initiatives of the international community to resolve the conflict at the diplomatic level have not yielded results. Israel continues to grossly violate UN laws. Commenting on […]

“The establishment of an independent Palestinian State is the right of the Palestinian people” – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov spoke to ARB24 channel

The only way to achieve peace and stability in the region is the establishment of an independent Palestinian State. It is also the sovereign right of the Palestinian people. Speaking to ARB24 Television, political analyst Dr. Ahmad Shahidov made a statement about this and said that the US-Israel couple is a serious obstacle to the […]

“The cease-fire in Gaza must last and the genocide must stop” – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov spoke to ANews channel

The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has been extended for one more day. According to the agreement mediated by Qatar, the process of exchange of prisoners between the parties will continue. However, it is reported that the Israeli Army will continue military operations after the end of the ceasefire. This means new genocide and massacres […]

“Russia-Armenia relations are about to break” – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov told ARB24 channel

In recent weeks, there has been serious tension between Armenia and Russia. In response to Nikol Pashinyan’s anti-Russian policy, official Moscow has already launched economic pressure. Another problem has emerged regarding the Upper Lars crossing point connecting Armenia to Russia through Georgia. This point, which has become a real headache for the Armenian government for […]

“Armenian terrorists who have committed crimes against Azerbaijan do not go unpunished” – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov told ARB24 channel

Comprehensive investigations are being conducted on terrorism, crimes against peace and humanity, as well as war crimes committed in the past by the illegal armenian armed groups that existed in the liberated territories of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Investigations are ongoing based on the statements of Rashid Beglaryan, a terrorist of armenian descent who participated […]

“The US loses the right to mediate in the peace process in the South Caucasus” – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov spoke to Ulusal Kanal Television

There is tension in the relations between Azerbaijan and the United States. On November 15, hearings on the future of Karabakh were held in the House of Representatives of the US Congress, and US Assistant Secretary of State James O’Brien spoke at those hearings. He uttered anti-Azerbaijani statements and made prejudiced statements against Azerbaijan. In […]

The conflicting interests of Washington and Moscow in the South Caucasus – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov commented on the ARB24 channel

Today, the ongoing war in the Middle East has divided the world into two fronts – on the one hand, the United States and European countries that support Israel, and on the other hand, the countries that support Palestine. The interesting thing is that Russia is also among the countries that support Palestine in the […]

“France’s arming of Armenia is a threat to the peace process in the region” – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov told ARB24 Television

France sending new weapons and ammunition to Armenia last week is a serious threat to peace in the region. Because the new geopolitical situation that arose after the 44-day Second Karabakh War makes the establishment of peace and cooperation in the region inevitable. A new war could have more devastating consequences for Armenia. However, it […]

“The Israeli-Palestinian war overshadowed the Ukrainian front” – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov spoke to ARB24 channel

The Israeli-Palestinian war has been going on for 35 days now. The number of civilians who lost their lives in Palestine exceeded 11 thousand. The world is already beginning to speak louder about declaring a lasting ceasefire in the Middle East and ending the humanitarian disaster.  Since the world’s attention is focused on the […]

The Military Prosecutor of Azerbaijan, Lieutenant General Khanlar Valiyev answered the questions of Dr. Ahmad Shahidov on the occasion of Victory Day

Today is Victory Day in Azerbaijan – the third anniversary of the historical victory of the Azerbaijani Army in Karabakh is celebrated. In response to Armenia’s continuous provocations and expanding military aggression, on September 27, 2020, in order to liberate its territories from occupation, bring Armenia to peace, fulfill the requirements of the UN Security […]

“This Victory is also a holiday of Turkiye” – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov commented on 8th November Day to Akit Television

Today is Victory Day in Azerbaijan – the third anniversary of the historical victory of the Azerbaijani Army in Karabakh is celebrated. In response to Armenia’s continuous provocations and expanding military aggression, on September 27, 2020, in order to liberate its territories from occupation, bring Armenia to peace, fulfill the requirements of the UN Security […]

“The war in Palestine can be stopped with Turkiye’s mediation mission” – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov spoke to TV5 channel

The Israeli-Palestinian war has been going on for a month now, and the number of innocent civilians killed in Gaza has reached 10,000. The Israeli Army continues military operations in Gaza, ignoring all international laws.  The ongoing war in Palestine is likely to expand. The US, which supports Israel, does not want the scale […]

“The steps taken by Turkiye to stop the massacre in Gaza should be supported” – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov spoke to ANews channel

The Israeli-Palestinian war has been going on for a month now, and the number of innocent civilians killed in Gaza has reached 10,000. The Israeli Army continues military operations in Gaza, ignoring all international laws.  The ongoing war in Palestine is likely to expand. The US, which supports Israel, does not want the scale […]