Ambassador Huseynzade: "The price of the stolen “Rolex” watches is significantly exaggerated" (updated)

Azerbaijani Ambassador to NATO Jafar Huseynzade commented to Turan on the robbery attack on him and his wife in Brussels on August 5. According to him, the attack by two unknown persons occurred at the moment when the couple entered the building where they live. "They forced their way inside and threatened us with a knife and a weapon, forcibly took away the wife's bag, our “Rolex” wristwatch, inflicted minor injuries on us, and disappeared," the ambassador said.

Regarding the value of the stolen, he expressed regret that the Belgian press had multiplied the value of the stolen watches.   "Despite the fact that the watches were of the “Rolex” brand, they were simple metal models," the ambassador noted.

The Embassy appealed to the authorities of Belgium to ensure the safety of diplomats in accordance with the Vienna Convention.

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Azerbaijani Ambassador to NATO and his wife attacked, watch worth 90,000 euros stolen

Azerbaijani Ambassador to NATO Jafar Huseynzade and his wife were victims of a brutal robbery in Brussels: the two victims had to be taken to hospital after a Rolex watch worth €90,000 was taken from them!

The events took place this Monday, in the middle of the day at around 15:30, which is close to Place Stephanie in Brussels.

Azerbaijani Ambassador to NATO and his wife were victims of a brutal robbery on Avenue Louise in Brussels on Monday afternoon at around 15:30, reports Brussels-based Sudinfo La Capitale.

Two robbers approached the couple on a scooter while they were out for a walk.

The victims were hit on the head with the butt of a revolver before two Rolex watches worth a total of 90,000 euros were taken from them.

As a result of the attack, the woman started bleeding profusely. The victims were taken to hospital. The Brussels prosecutor's office is conducting an investigation.

Turan's attempt to get a comment from the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry provided no results.

Recall that Huseynzade was appointed Azerbaijan's Ambassador to NATO in October 2022.