One of the topics Mr. Adnan Oktar frequently touches on in his programs and articles for years is the unification of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Turkey within the framework of the Turkish-Islamic Union. Mr. Oktar has just recently readdressed this issue, saying, "We will unite Armenia and Azerbaijan, and return the Azerbaijani territories that were taken from Azerbaijan." Soon after Mr.Oktar's statements, Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Nalbandian stated that Armenia could return territories that, in terms of security, will not ‘threaten neither Karabakh, nor the settlement of the conflict’. September 12th, 2017, A9 TV ADNAN OKTAR: I cannot wrap my head around why Iran, Turkey, Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia do not unite? Where is the harm in that? The tension between our countries is pointless, for nothing. Why should we stand alone? What will this prove? Why should there be a passport or visa requirement? First of all, Russians are a humble, good-natured people. Iranians are saintly and pious people. Azerbaijanis are a noble and dignified people, among the most wonderful examples of the Turkic race. Armenia is a downtrodden country; we consider the Armenian people as our own children. ALL THE TERRITORY TAKEN FROM AZERBAIJAN WILL DEFINITELY BE RETURNED, IF GOD ALLOWS. It was a scheme of the British deep state after all, a scheme to severe our relations, to burn all the bridges between Armenia and Turkey. We will talk it over and settle the dispute amicably. September 9th, 2017, A9 TV ADNAN OKTAR: Azerbaijan is our beloved, our heart, our soul. We love Azerbaijan dearly. We find the Azerbaijani state and its government successful. May God grant them success and help them. THE AZERBAIJANI TERRITORIES WERE CEDED TO ARMENIA, BUT THEY WILL SURELY BE RETURNED. WHAT WAS ENTRUSTED WILL SURELY COME BACK. Besides, Armenia did not establish any settlements on these lands. That means they know that they will return those territories. There is no need for our brothers to worry in that regard. And we will catch the culprits through law and legislation; I swear upon God that we will have them stand trial before the law. But it would not be befitting of any Azerbaijanis to look upon our other innocent Armenian brothers and sisters with animosity. We should love the innocent Armenians, treat them with mercy and compassion, and embrace them as our brothers and sisters. And I swear upon God that we will have all the ceded territories returned to Azerbaijan. This will certainly come to pass. There is no other solution. Besides, Armenians were already willing to do so. Everything was going smoothly. Turkey was acting as the mediator. But the entire process was thwarted. We devoted considerable effort to reach that stage. But all the efforts we made for years were frustrated by the intervening tricksters. August 20th, 2017, A9 TV ADNAN OKTAR: The word Azerbaijan ends with 'jan' [Meaning 'Dear' in Turkish]. This signifies the fact that they are a dear people, that they are pure and saintly people. May God bestow vigor and strength upon them, May He grant them health and wellbeing. We do not want them to have a falling out with the Armenians. WE WILL UNITE ARMENIA AND AZERBAIJAN. WE WILL RETURN THE TERRITORIES TAKEN FROM AZERBAIJAN... I embrace my Armenian brothers and sisters in Armenia with love and respect. I love them all. Armenians are our friends and siblings. Why? Because during the Ottoman era, we appointed many pashas from among them. We trusted our army with Armenian pashas and called them 'the loyal nation'. We will return to the old days. Azerbaijan, Armenia and Turkey will unite, and draw a beautiful, happy picture. WE WILL RETURN ALL THE LOST TERRITORIES TO AZERBAIJAN, THUS BRINGING AN END TO THIS DARK PERIOD. This policy of hatred cannot be pursued forever. Because, I consider the saintly people of Armenia who did not partake in the murders as my brothers and sisters. Blaming them for crimes they did not commit would be very cruel. |