CHARLENE RUTO HAILS AZERBAIJAN–KENYA PARTNERSHIP, COMMENDS OUTGOING AMBASSADOR SULTAN HAJIYEV ON VICTORY DAY
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NAIROBI, KENYA – Ms. Charlene Ruto has hailed the longstanding friendship and cooperation between Kenya and the Republic of Azerbaijan, highlighting the importance of youth empowerment, peacebuilding, justice and international partnerships during her message delivered on the occasion of Azerbaijan's Victory Day commemorations.
In a message themed “Enabling Peace through Restoring Justice,” Ms. Ruto described Azerbaijan as her second home, expressing deep appreciation for the country's hospitality, friendship and continued investment in the young people of Kenya.
She also paid a heartfelt tribute to the outgoing Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Kenya, H.E. Sultan Hajiyev, commending his contribution to youth development, mentorship and the strengthening of Kenya–Azerbaijan relations.
Although unable to attend the occasion physically, Ms. Ruto conveyed her solidarity and warm wishes to the people of Azerbaijan, noting that her heart was with them during the important national commemoration.
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FULL SPEECH BY MS. CHARLENE RUTO
MESSAGE FROM MS. CHARLENE RUTO
On the Occasion of the Commemoration of the Republic of Azerbaijan’s Victory Day
Theme: Enabling Peace through Restoring Justice
Your Excellency, the Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan,
Distinguished guests,
Members of the diplomatic community,
Our partners at the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE),
Members of the Youth Leadership and Innovation Hub,
Young people, ladies and gentlemen,
I always consider Azerbaijan a second home for me. It is one of those places where I have been loved, welcomed and embraced, and where, in return, I have found myself loving just as deeply.
I would therefore have really loved to be here today, to celebrate with you, to reflect on the remarkable journey of Azerbaijan, and to share in the joy and significance of this important occasion.
Unfortunately, I could not make it, and I will have to celebrate with you from a distance. But please know that my heart is very much with you today.
Victory Day is an important occasion for the people of Azerbaijan. It is a moment to reflect on the country's resilience, the restoration of its territorial integrity, and the determination of a people who endured decades of conflict while holding on to the hope of a better tomorrow.
But beyond the celebrations, I believe today offers us an opportunity to reflect on something even greater: the meaning of peace, the importance of justice, and the responsibility we all share in building a world where future generations do not have to inherit the conflicts of those who came before them.
Azerbaijan has been a close friend to us at The Young People's Network International, and even more so, to the young people of Kenya. It has consistently demonstrated a willingness to invest in our young people, to create opportunities for them, and to walk alongside them as they find their place in the world.
The generosity and partnership of Azerbaijan have been felt in very tangible ways. Even the very space in which you sit today is, in part, a product of that generosity. Thousands of young people have occupied these seats, undergone mentorship and training, challenged their thinking, developed their leadership abilities, and are today better equipped to serve in whichever spaces they find themselves.
That is what meaningful partnership looks like. It is not simply about what we give to one another today, but about what we make possible for generations to come.
And for that, we remain deeply grateful.
Ladies and gentlemen,
The conversation we are having today on peace and post-conflict resolution could not be more timely.
There are many lessons that we can borrow from Azerbaijan's experience. We have seen firsthand what the period following 2020 has looked like. It has been difficult, certainly, but also marked by determination, resilience, reconstruction and the pursuit of a future beyond conflict.
We have witnessed the immense work involved in rebuilding communities, restoring infrastructure, and creating conditions for people to return to their homes. We have also seen the importance of diplomacy, dialogue and the deliberate pursuit of regional cooperation.
Azerbaijan's journey reminds us that the restoration of justice and the pursuit of peace must go hand in hand. Victory may mark the end of one chapter, but it also carries the responsibility of shaping what comes next.
Peace does not happen by accident. It requires deliberate leadership, difficult conversations, patience, courage and a willingness to imagine a future that is greater than the grievances of the past.
And I am particularly glad that we are bringing this conversation to young people.
Across Africa, young people are not merely the leaders of tomorrow. We are the innovators, the decision-makers, the peacebuilders and the leaders of today. We are already occupying spaces where decisions are made, where communities are shaped, and where the future of our continent is being determined.
Yet we are also growing up in an increasingly complex and sometimes hostile world, one where conflicts are becoming more complicated, divisions are deepening, and the need for responsible leadership has never been greater.
What better way can we equip our young leaders than by teaching them about peace, conflict resolution, diplomacy and the difficult art of navigating differences?
We must teach our young people that peace is not simply the absence of war. It is the presence of justice, dignity, understanding and opportunity. It is the ability to disagree without destroying one another, to resolve differences without losing our humanity, and to build societies where every individual feels they have a place.
These are lessons that Kenya needs. These are lessons that Africa needs. And indeed, these are lessons that the world needs.
I hope that today's conversation will inspire our young people to look beyond the conflicts of the present and begin imagining the possibilities of a more peaceful future. I hope it will encourage them to become the kind of leaders who do not simply inherit the world as it is, but take responsibility for making it better.
Lastly, I would like to take this opportunity to thank someone who has been much more than a partner to me and to TYPNI.
Your Excellency, the Outgoing Ambassador Sultan Hajiyev,
You have been a light, a friend and a source of encouragement to the young people of Kenya. You have gone out of your way to support us, to believe in our ideas, and to create opportunities where many of us might otherwise never have had them.
Your friendship has meant a great deal to me personally. And your contribution to the young people of Kenya is something that will remain with us long after your tenure here comes to an end.
From the deepest corner of my heart, I wish you well in your next chapter.
Thank you for being a friend to Kenya. Thank you for being a friend to our young people. May the friendships you have built here continue to flourish. May the seeds you have planted in the hearts and minds of our young people grow into something extraordinary. And may the next chapter of your journey bring you as much joy, fulfilment and purpose as you have brought to the lives of those you have served.
To the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Kenya Institute of Special Education, AIDA, and all the other partners, thank you for bringing us together for this important occasion.
May we continue to create more spaces where young people can engage, learn from one another, and build bridges across borders and cultures.
And may the young people of Kenya, Azerbaijan, Baku, Africa and the world continue to learn about, champion and embrace peace.
Because only when we make peace a deliberate choice, when we nurture it in our homes, our communities, our institutions and our nations, shall we begin to build the world we so much desire.
Happy Victory Day to the people of Azerbaijan!
Thank you.
SOURCE: Official message from Ms. Charlene Ruto on the occasion of the Commemoration of the Republic of Azerbaijan's Victory Day.
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