The situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border was examined at the session of the UN Security Council. Miroslav Jenča, Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and Americas in the United Nations Department of Political Affairs, said in his speech, “On the evening of September 12, the Armenian authorities informed us about the heavy fighting on the border.
According to that statement, heavy artillery was used, there was shelling from large-caliber weapons, and the skirmish continued on September 13-14. A ceasefire was announced yesterday evening, starting at 8 PM. We welcome the agreement and hope that the ceasefire will be maintained. The Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Armenia reported that Azerbaijan attacked not only military positions, but also civilian infrastructures in Gegharkunik, Vayots Dzor, and Syunik.
The Armenian side reported that 105 soldiers were killed and 6 civilians were injured. Armenia described those events as a deliberate attack. Azerbaijan also said that these were retaliatory steps to the provocation of the Armenian side. Azerbaijan, for its part, reported that 71 soldiers were killed and 2 civilians were injured. The two countries have sent letters to the UN Secretary General stating that their territorial integrity has been violated. The UN General Secretariat cannot verify or confirm the specific elements of these messages, but we are very concerned about these tensions and their consequences for the civilian population.”
According to the formulation of the Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations, the regulation of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan faces serious obstacles like before. “These tensions highlight the need for countries to move forward in terms of demarcation and demarcation, within the framework of mutual recognition of territorial integrity and sovereignty. I urge the parties to take advantage of this important mechanism as an important step for de-escalation of border tensions. This week’s events are a reminder that tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan can destabilize the entire region. It is necessary for all players in the region to act constructively and exert pressure so that the parties tend to a peaceful settlement of the problem.” He reminded that Russia and the European Union are making efforts in that direction, and the UN Security Council supports international efforts.
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