Visits of representatives of international organizations and legislatures of different countries to Artsakh continue. On the spot, they witness the war crimes committed by Azerbaijan, Turkey and the terrorists, meet with the leadership, residents and carry out fact-finding activities.
The briefing held at the Information Center of the Artsakh capital was attended by Majed El Shafie, head of Egypt based human rights advocacy One Free World International Organization, Birgir Ármannsson, Member of the Icelandic Parliament, Central Party Representative, Morse Tan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Global Criminal Justice, Canadian MPs Elizabeth May of the Green Party and Bob Saroyan of the Conservative Party.
US State Department representative Morse Tan, who joined the press conference remotely, said the United States was "deeply concerned" about the destruction of infrastructure in both Armenia and Azerbaijan. All parties must respect their commitments under international law, which includes the protection of civilians.
"The atrocities and killings must stop in Artsakh. I call for a non-military solution to the issue. The United States urges the two sides to cease hostilities immediately and to resume talks," stated the SD representative, referring to Trump's directive to establish a humanitarian ceasefire.
As a co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, the United States continues to urge the two sides to establish a diplomatic ceasefire within the framework of the Helsinki Final Act, respecting the rights of territorial integrity and self-determination.
"We are deeply concerned about the growing number of victims among the citizens and targeting of infrastructures and civilians. I want to address the leaders of the countries in the region very clearly. All parties involved, including the countries' political and military leaders, bear a responsibility and are to make every effort to prevent atrocities," said Morse Tan.
