The Azerbaijani diplomat Hikmet Hajiyev, who liked a Facebook status from the head of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation mission in the EU Arif Mammadov, in which the latter harshly criticized Azerbaijani officials over the fire on May 19, issued a statement today.
On his Facebook page Hajiyev tried to bring clarity about the approval of the status of Mammadov in connection with the fire on May 19 in a residential building in Baku, which killed 15 people.
"From the point of view of the technical parameters the mark "like" in social media does not mean acceptance or approval of any opinion, and more involves the concept of "see, read or have read". Nevertheless, due to a misunderstanding of the "like" status in social networks related to the fire, I apologize. In connection with this issue the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has taken appropriate measures," wrote Hajiyev.
He notes that "while remaining faithful to legacy of the nationwide leader of Azerbaijani people Heydar Aliyev, I have served and will serve the domestic and foreign policy of the respected President Ilham Aliyev."
"And those like Arif Mammadov, resorting to such acts for the sake of a comfortable life and asylum in Europe, have no right to speak on our behalf.
I strongly condemn the acts and thoughts of Arif Mammadov, who for several years worked in the Foreign Ministry of Azerbaijan and is working in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, about the cultural, social and political figures of Azerbaijan people. Insults against his own people are not allowed. This is a prime example of how Arif Mammadov together with his patrons in Europe is involved in the anti-Azerbaijani propaganda campaign in the run-up to the European Games," then wrote Hajiyev.
The diplomat assured that no matter where he works, with all his strength, devotion and willing he will carry out any order of the President and the Supreme Commander Ilham Aliyev.
Then he specially requested the media representatives to represent him as a citizen of Azerbaijan in any reference to this statement.
It remains unclear whether Hajiyev remains head of the press service of the Foreign Ministry or whether he has been dismissed. - 0-
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