One year ago, entire population of Nagorno-Karabakh was forced to leave as result of Azerbaijani military attack – MFA statement
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YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 19, ARMENPRESS. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia has released a statement on the 1st anniversary of the 2023 Azeri attack in Nagorno-Karabakh, which led to the complete de-population and ethnic cleansing of the region.
“One year ago, on September 19, the entire indigenous population of Nagorno-Karabakh, over 115,000 Armenians, was forced to abandon its own settlements within a few days as a result of a military attack by Azerbaijan. This displacement, which was the final phase of the policy of ethnic cleansing, happened during the UN General Assembly session when the entire international community was once again discussing the imperative of peaceful resolution of conflicts, establishment and development of stability, condemning the manifestations of use of force and violations of international norms and human rights in various corners across the world.
“Over the past year, the Armenian government, with support from international partners, tool all necessary steps to address the primary and mid-term needs of the displaced Armenians of NK, as well as to develop the necessary programs in the long-term perspective.
“The high-level debates of the UN General Assembly will once again begin in New York next week: The developments of the past year showcased the importance of urgent efforts to ensure international stability and implementation of ideas and steps enabling the establishment of peace.
“The position of the Republic of Armenia over ensuring stability in South Caucasus is unambiguous: swift establishment of peace and relations based on the respect of sovereignty and territorial integrity, and the vision of ensuring sustainable development in the region, effective interconnectivity and prosperity. We expect from other interested actors in this issue to display the necessary political will and commitment to the peace agenda with the purpose of not missing the existing chance of implementing the latter, as well as developing an atmosphere conducive to more sustainable and dignified life for generations,” the foreign ministry said in the statement.