Germany condemns Azeri attack in Nagorno-Karabakh

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 22, ARMENPRESS. Germany condemns Azerbaijan’s attack in Nagorno-Karabakh and calls on Baku to cease its military operations once and for all, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said at the UN Security Council meeting.

“We strongly condemn Baku’s military attack and we call on it to cease military operations once and for all. We note the reports on a ceasefire, but we need the violence to stop completely. Azerbaijan bears responsibility to fully protect the civilian population, especially children who live in Nagorno-Karabakh. Displacement and forced migration of ethnic Armenians from Karabakh is unacceptable. Having said this, I want to reiterate several decisions made by this body in the past. The sovereignty and territorial integrity of both Armenia and Azerbaijan should not be questioned,” the German FM said.

She stated that authorities in Baku have blocked Lachin Corridor and store shelves in NK are empty.

“Baku and Karabakh Armenians must return to dialogue,” the German FM added.

Annalena Baerbock said that the population of Nagorno-Karabakh deserves to live in safety, where their rights are protected.

“I want to underscore that no country should use the current situation to destabilize Armenia’s democracy,” the German FM added.