Arusyak Julhakyan, a member of the RA NA delegation to the PACE, gave a speech during the PACE autumn session in Strasbourg. The deputy noted.

"Dear Colleagues,

Today, we are discussing one of the threats to the foundations of democracy and human rights.

Extreme right-wing ideology, often manifested by nationalism, xenophobia, and authoritarianism, is gaining momentum in different parts of the world. This threatens the principles of equality and justice and undermines the essence of democracy and human rights, which we have fought for and cherished for generations.

In recent years, there has been an alarming increase in hate crimes, discrimination, and violence related to far-right ideology. These actions directly threaten the rights of individuals targeted because of their ethnicity, religion, or beliefs.

From this point of view, it is essential that we, as an organization, discuss the problem, trying to find possible solutions.

But to be honest, dear colleagues, I am a little puzzled to see that the speaker of the report criticizing xenophobia and authoritarianism represents a country known for its xenophobia and authoritarianism, a country that recently underwent ethnic cleansing in their ancestral homeland, to the entire Armenian population.

Ethnic cleansing was the last chord after ten months of encirclement and starving those people.

The report gives examples of different countries, but something needs to be said about Azerbaijan. For example, the report could contain a reference to the latest report of the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in Azerbaijan, which, in particular, states the following:

"The Committee is deeply concerned about the incitement of racial hatred and the propagation of racist stereotypes against persons of Armenian national or ethnic origin, including on the Internet and social networks, as well as by public figures and government officials, as well as the detailed investigation, condemnation, and punishment of such acts. In the absence of cases. The Committee is also concerned that school textbooks in Azerbaijan promote prejudice and incite racial hatred, especially against ethnic Armenians, as well as the marginalization of ethnic minorities during the teaching of history in Azerbaijan."

However, Colleagues, returning to the topic of far-right ideology, I would like to say that as responsible politicians and justice advocates, we must fight against extremism, hatred, and intolerance. We must defend the democratic principles that have enabled us to progress as a society and work tirelessly to ensure that human rights are protected for all, regardless of their background or beliefs. Only in this way will we be able to build a future that will be genuinely inclusive, fair, and democratic for all. Thank you."