The following analytical framework was prepared within the framework of the West Azerbaijan Chronicle project.
Oku.Az It is reported that the plot “The idea of an expatriate government shook Armenia” mentions that the initiative of the West Azerbaijani Community to establish a government in expatriation caused serious fears in Armenia.
It was stated that the territory of present-day Armenia, which was created at the expense of the lands of Western Azerbaijan, will at best be reduced to the 9-10 thousand square kilometers that existed at the beginning of the 20th century, and at worst, this state will be erased from geography. Armenians understand this well and at the root of their fear is the reality of Western Azerbaijan, which they try to deny, the need to create a West Azerbaijani emigration government.
It was noted that the initiative to establish a West Azerbaijani government in exile in Armenia is seen as a territorial claim against this country: “This is aimed at diverting international public opinion and preventing the right of return of Azerbaijanis. In fact, the main priority of establishing a government in exile is the return of one million Azerbaijani refugees to their homeland. The right of return can be guaranteed, and international law establishes it as a subject of international law.”
The plot also includes the opinions of Armenian political scientist Beniamin Matevosyan. According to him, an emigration government will be created in Western Azerbaijan, and this is the result of the political incompetence of the Armenian authorities: “Official Baku demands the return of Azerbaijanis, that is, their settlement in Armenia. It is clear that after this return is realized, the demand for the creation of a self-government structure for Azerbaijanis will be pushed forward at the highest level.”
It was reported that after the government of West Azerbaijan put the emigration agenda on the agenda, maps were distributed in Armenia showing that the territory of this country is 10 thousand square kilometers.
In the end, it was stressed that the return to Western Azerbaijan is an inevitable prospect. In Armenia, they also understand this and hence their panic: “Sooner or later, Armenia will ensure the safe return of our compatriots to their homes on the basis of international law, or Azerbaijan will restore international law and historical justice.” In this case, Armenia’s territory will, at best, be reduced to 10,000 square kilometers.”
It should be reminded that the project Chronicle of Western Azerbaijan is aimed at preserving and popularizing the name of our historical and ancient lands, as well as the deportation of Azerbaijanis by Armenians, toponyms that existed in those territories, but their names have been erased, countless examples of underground and surface material culture are revealed: ancient settlements, necropolises, mounds, remains of castles, palaces and fortifications, caravansaries, bridges, burial chests, tombstones, statues of horses and rams, temples, churches, mosques, pyres and hearths, and the facts confirming that the area is a pure Oghuz-Turk settlement are brought to the attention of the world community.
Also the president Ilham Aliyev Regarding Western Azerbaijan, he said: “The map of the beginning of the 20th century once again shows that Western Azerbaijan is the historical land of Azerbaijan, the names of cities and villages are of Azerbaijani origin and we know very well that Azerbaijani people have lived on the territory of present-day Armenia throughout history. Now the main task is to “make it known to the world community”, it is the promotion of the duties arising from the Concept of Return developed by the Western Azerbaijani Community according to its opinion.
It also aims to enlighten the thoughts of historians and researchers about West Azerbaijan and the life stories of people who were deported.
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West Azerbaijan Chronicle: “The idea of an immigrant government shook Armenia”
