Speaker Of Azerbaijan`S Parliament Sends Letter To International Parliamentary Organizations Regarding Armenia`S Manipulations
(MENAFN- AzerNews) Speaker of Azerbaijan`s Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova has sent a
letter to the heads of international parliamentary organizations
and parliament speakers of foreign countries regarding Armenia's
manipulations, Azernews reports.
The letter reads:
"In the wake of the 44-day Patriotic War in the fall of 2020,
Azerbaijan ended the 30-year Occupation of its land by Armenia and
restored its territorial integrity. Despite being a victim of the
conflict, it was Azerbaijan that put forward a peace initiative for
the establishment of long-term peace and stability in the South
Caucasus and the normalization of relations with Armenia based on
the norms and principles of international law. In addition,
necessary steps have been taken for the reintegration of the
Armenian residents living in Karabakh into Azerbaijani
society".
Speaker Sahiba Gafarova noted with regret that during the past
period, Armenia continued its military provocations against
Azerbaijan and interfered in its internal affairs by using the
Lachin road, and at the same time hindered the progress of the
dialogue with the Armenians of Karabakh. In April 2023, the
Republic of Azerbaijan implemented its sovereign right in
accordance with the norms of international law and established the
Lachin border checkpoint. Azerbaijan`s right was reaffirmed in the
last decision of the International Court of Justice. The fact that
Armenia, unable to bear this, opened fire on an Azerbaijani border
guard, committed provocation against Azerbaijan's state flag, and
attempted to use the Lachin road without permission clearly
demonstrates its true intention to the sovereignty and territorial
integrity of Azerbaijan, and its commitment to the peace
process.
The letter draws attention to the fact that recent allegations
made by Armenia about the emergence of a "tense humanitarian
situation" in the Karabakh region of Azerbaijan and the alleged
shortage of food and medicines for the Armenian residents living in
the region are political manipulation aimed at confusing
international community and targeting the territorial integrity and
sovereignty of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan proposed the Aghdam-Khankendi road for the
transportation of humanitarian goods to Khankendi and surrounding
villages, and this proposal was supported internationally. The
closure of the Aghdam-Khankendi road by the separatists indicates
the true intentions of the forces that launched this campaign. The
aim is to disrupt the peace process and prevent the reintegration
of the Armenian residents of Karabakh into Azerbaijani society.
Gafarova also wrote about Azerbaijan`s continuous commitment to
constructive dialogue for the creation of peace and stability in
the region, saying the country will continue its efforts in this
regard. At the same time, the rights of Armenian residents living
in Karabakh will be ensured based on the country's Constitution and
laws.
Speaker Gafarova stressed that the international community
should take a responsible approach, should not be deceived by the
manipulations of the Armenian side, and tell Armenia about the need
to remain committed to constructive dialogue.
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