“Borders Cannot Be Changed by Force”: Aliyev Backs Ukraine’s Territorial Integrity

Ilham Aliyev. Photo: president.az

It is impossible to defeat a people striving for independence and the preservation of its identity. This is the conviction of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. Speaking at the opening of the 4th Shusha Media Forum, he emphasized that his assessment of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine remains unchanged. He also stated that Ukrainians should not agree to the loss of their territories, regardless of any external pressure, UATV English reports.

The Azerbaijani president also called for ending the war as soon as possible.

“As for Azerbaijan’s position, it is unchanged. We have always supported and will continue to support Ukraine’s territorial integrity, its sovereignty, and the inviolability of its borders. No state’s borders can be changed by force or without the consent of that country’s people. And here, of course, we are quite consistent and firm in our position. As for the Ukrainian people, as they say, whatever we can do, we are always ready to help. We are always ready to help,” said Azerbaijani leader Ilham Aliyev.

As a reminder, more than 150 journalists from 54 countries have arrived in Azerbaijan for the two-day media forum. They are discussing effective methods of combating disinformation and protecting freedom of speech in states affected by Russian influence. The FREEДOM channel is among the participants of the Shusha Media Forum.

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