Baku: President Ilham Aliyev has reaffirmed Azerbaijan's commitment to honoring the memory of its martyrs, the Khojaly victims, and other innocent individuals who lost their lives during conflicts.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, President Aliyev addressed residents relocating to the city of Aghdam, highlighting Azerbaijan's role in initiating the peace process with Armenia. He stated, "It is true that there is a peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan now, and we were the ones who initiated it. Everyone knows and should know that. We were the first to propose it, we are the authors of the peace treaty, and we are the authors of all its articles."

President Aliyev emphasized the importance of remembrance, saying, "But how can we ever forget the occupation? How can we ever forget our martyrs? How can we ever forget the Khojaly victims and the deaths of other innocent people? We can never forget and should never forget that." His remarks underscored the significance of acknowledging past sacrifices while moving forward in the peace process.