Chancellor of Germany emphasizes importance of respecting Armenia’s territorial integrity, sovereignty

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 23, ARMENPRESS. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz, during their September 22 phone call, spoke about the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh and the issue of supplying urgent humanitarian aid for the locals, including through Lachin Corridor, the German government said in its readout.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz rejected the use of military force and emphasized that the German federal government is resolutely committed to a negotiated solution and sustainable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan. He also expressed full support to the efforts of President of the European Council Charles Michel.

The German Chancellor said that the rights and security of the population of Karabakh must be guaranteed for a sustainable resolution to the conflict.

“Transparent humanitarian supplies and security for the people in Karabakh is now Azerbaijan’s responsibility,” the German government said in the readout.

The German Chancellor also emphasized the importance of respecting Armenia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.

Prime Minister Pashinyan and Chancellor Scholz agreed to maintain close contacts.