Ilham Aliyev: Armenian people will suffer if Azerbaijan-hating forces come to power

"We know that within Armenia's political sphere there are still circles driven by hatred toward the Azerbaijani people and state, and if they come to power, it is the Armenian people who will suffer," President Ilham Aliyev said at a meeting with residents in the city of Zangilan, Report informs.

"We liberated our own lands from occupation through blood and sacrifice. May Allah rest the souls of all our martyrs in peace. All our servicemen and heroic warriors deserve the highest appreciation. We demonstrated will, professionalism, high moral qualities, and dignity both on the battlefield and in the political arena. It is precisely because of this that respect for Azerbaijan today has perhaps increased tenfold compared to previous years," the Azerbaijani leader said.