Ayaz Mutallibov quotes

Ayaz Mutallibov was an Azerbaijani politician who served as the first President of independent Azerbaijan. A key figure during the country’s transition from Soviet rule, he faced significant political turmoil. He later lived in exile after his presidency was forced to end. Here are 5 of his quotes:

It is impossible to resent the press. I am no longer involved in politics. Some do not believe this, but it is true.

Ayaz Mutallibov

We still have forces that want to turn Baku into Beirut. Foreign forces are at work. We must be careful.

Ayaz Mutallibov

The course to democratic transformation is not justified if we cannot defend our land.

Ayaz Mutallibov

We must mobilize all forces and suspend all political parties and social organizations. I do not want to be a dictator, but if need be we can resort to that.

Ayaz Mutallibov