Ombudsman of Moldova Aurelia Grigoriu was nominated for “Heydar Aliyev” award of Azerbaijani fund after her anti-Armenian speech in Yerevan.  

During a recent international forum that was held in Yerevan, Grigoriu had said: “Armenia has occupied 20 percent of Azerbaijan’s territories committing genocide against Azerbaijanis.” This statement caused a negative reaction in Armenia and in Moldova, alike. The statement was condemned and it was considered a provocation aimed at exacerbating the situation. In addition, the Armenian community of Moldova informed about its intention to formally demand from the Moldovan parliament the removal of Aurelia Grigoriu from office.

Ms. Grigoriu’s actions and acknowledgment in Azerbaijan is another proof that opinions assuming she had received bribe were close to the truth.