Azerbaijani presidential aide raps UK rights activist “I did not see these qualities in your article”

Azerbaijani president's foreign policy aide and head of the Foreign Policy Department under the Presidential Administration Hikmat Hajiyev responded to an article by British human rights activist Ewelina Ochab, published on Forbes magazine.

According to Caliber.Az, Hikmat Hajiyev posted his response on messaging platform X, formerly known as Twitter.

“1. @EwelinaUO your article in @Forbes distorts reality, one-sided and is used by propaganda/misinformation machine of Armenia. As human rights advocate you have never raised rights and plights of million more Azerbaijanis who were subject to ethnic cleansing by Armenia.

“2. Azerbaijan has suffered devastating 30 years long military occupation by Armenia. As result of millions of mines infested by Armenia on a daily basis Azerbaijani civilians becoming victims of landmine terror. Lachin road illegally used by Armenia for trafficking of landmines and military equipment/personnel.

“3. But you were in silence over all of these. Your article omits Azerbaijan's proposal to open Aghdam-Khankandi road along w/Lachin road. Puppet separatist regime sponsored by Armenia keeps Armenian residents of our Karabakh region as hostages.

“4. Such noble status as human rights advocate requires being neutral, free from political manipulation, objectiveness and fairness. I do regret that I haven't observed these merits in your @forbes article. Also regret that @Forbes provides platform for one-sided propaganda,” Hikmat Hajiyev tweeted.