Egyptian-Azerbaijani Relation Deeply rooted in History, Culture Azerbaijani Ambassador Polukhov

Egyptian-Azerbaijani Relation Deeply rooted in History, Culture
Azerbaijani Ambassador Polukhov

Amr Yehia

Dr. Elkhan Polukhov, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Egypt, stressed the depth of Egyptian-Azerbaijani relations, which are based on historical, cultural and religious ties between the two friendly nations.

The Ambassador said both countries defended their territorial integrity and liberated occupied territories, and have now become centers of stability and peace in their regions.

He noted that last month, brotherly Egypt celebrated one of its greatest and most glorious days, the 6th of October 1973, which represents not only a significant military victory, but also a unique expression of a nation’s will and people’s unity.
This came during the celebration held in Cairo on the occasion of Victory Day and State Flag Day of Azerbaijan

He added that on October 13, 2025, Egypt, under the joint chairmanship of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and US President Donald Trump, hosted the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit, where leaders of more than twenty countries came together, and President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, was among the invited guests.

He explained that the historic summit, where Egypt, Qatar and Türkiye signed the Gaza Agreement Document aimed at bringing an end to the war in Gaza and strengthening peace and stability in the Middle East, was fully supported by Azerbaijan, which fully supports the peaceful resolution of the Palestinian conflict and supports initiatives in this direction.

The Ambassador said that with the Decree of President Ilham Aliyev dated December 3, 2020, it was decided to solemnly celebrate November 8 every year as Victory Day in Azerbaijan, and this year marks its sixth anniversary. This monumental date commemorates the glorious victory achieved during the 44-day Patriotic War and serves as an enduring symbol of national strength, determination, and unity.

Six years ago, under the resolute leadership of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev, and with the unprecedented bravery of the armed forces, Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity was restored, the foundation of victory is the unity of the people and the government, and as a result, historic successes were achieved both on the battlefield and in the diplomatic arena.

He added “Marking the sixth anniversary of the Patriotic War, this day not only honors the bravery and sacrifices of Azerbaijani heroes but also highlights the enduring brotherhood between Azerbaijan, Pakistan and Türkiye and the support “given by other brotherly countries.

The past six years have witnessed an unprecedented chapter of transformation in the country. Through the “Great Return” program, Azerbaijan has channeled its resolve and resources into reviving the liberated lands. Cities and villages, once reduced to ruins, are now rising from the ashes equipped with modern infrastructure, smart technologies, and green energy solutions.

, Azerbaijan is now a steadfast advocate for sustainable peace and regional cooperation in the South Caucasus, and is actively engaged in the process of normalizing relations with the Republic of Armenia on the basis of mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity.

He noted that the summit meeting held in Washington, D.C. on 8 August 2025 among the leaders of Azerbaijan, the United States, and Armenia has historical significance. In this regard, for a peace treaty to be signed, Armenia must fully eliminate the territorial claims against Azerbaijan enshrined in its constitution and respect the new regional realities on the ground.

The Ambassador pointed to the landmine problem, which remains one of the gravest legacies of the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict and continues to claim lives long after active hostilities have ceased.

From the end of the war in 2020 until 30 September 2026, 276 landmine explosion incidents occurred, resulting in 441 victims, including children and women. Over the last 30 years, the cumulative toll of landmine victims in Azerbaijan has exceeded 3,500.

Beyond the tragic human toll, widespread mine contamination remains a major obstacle to the safe return of displaced families, reconstruction of liberated territories, economic development and agriculture, he said.