Hajiyev: Azerbaijan committed to protecting, restoring historical monuments

Hikmat Hajiyev, Assistant to the President of Azerbaijan and Head of the Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration, has shared a video from the Ganjasar and Khudavang monasteries, TodayPress TV informs.

In his recent post on X, Hajiyev wrote: "Together with the diplomatic corps, we visited the Ganjasar and Khudavang churches - an integral part of the ancient Albanian Christian heritage."

The official highlighted that Ganjasar was established in the 13th century by Hasan-Jalal Dawla, the Caucasian Albanian ruler, and stands as an important testament to the centuries-old Christian heritage of Caucasian Albania.

Hajiyev also pointed out that during the years of occupation, these monuments were subjected to external interventions under the guise of makeshift "restoration," compromising their architectural authenticity and original character.

"Every historical, cultural and religious monument on the territory of Azerbaijan, irrespective of its origin or religious affiliation, forms an integral part of our country's rich cultural heritage. The Azerbaijani state is committed to their protection, preservation and restoration.

Azerbaijan's experience in safeguarding its multicultural and multireligious heritage has earned international recognition. We stand ready to share this experience with other countries, including our neighbors," he said.

The presidential aide also invited media outlets engaged in spreading fake news and misleading narratives on this issue to visit these sites and see the reality on the ground for themselves.