Azerbaijani presidential aide exposes former NATO chief's "business" with Armenian government

Assistant of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Head of Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration,   Hikmet Hajiyev has exposed former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen of receiving money from the Armenian government and accused the BBC of bias.

"From the money talks series! Apparently, on the eve of the "anniversary" of the most terrible, bloody and criminal separatist entity in Europe so-called "Nagorno-Karabakh Rep", a new dramatic misinformation and manipulation campaign was launched by the order of the Armenian Government and Armenian lobby groups," Hajiyev wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

He added that at least, but disgracefully, the former NATO Secretary General does not deny that he is paid by the Government of Armenia for a propaganda campaign.

"A copy of the income sheet is attached. Even if it’s a shame, at least the former NATO Secretary General [Anders Fogh Rasmussen] does not deny that he received money from the Armenian government for a propaganda campaign ... Some politicians hypocritically divide the world into 'good and bad separatists and criminals'. It's hard to break old habits!" Hajiyev noted.

He also accused the BBC of violating the "impartiality" principle in its Charter.

"But disturbing is that the BBC in its Charter declares that it 'is committed to achieving due impartiality in all its output. This commitment is fundamental to our reputation, our values and the trust of audiences engaged in one-sided and biased aggressive manipulation and promotion of lies as well in the "Context" program. BBC should serve as a platform for all voices, particularly on sensitive topics," Hajiyev concluded.