Ara Aivazian, Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs at the session of the parliamentary standing committee on foreign affairs while presenting the report on the results of the government’s 2020 action plan, referred to the policy and approaches adopted after the war.
“These approaches assume:
• Determination of the status of Artsakh based on the exercise of the right to self-determination.
• Ensuring the comprehensive security of the Artsakh people.
• De-occupation of the territories of Artsakh by Azerbaijan.
• Safe return of the recently displaced population to their homes.
• Preservation of the Armenian cultural and religious heritage in the territories, which came under the control of Azerbaijan,” Aivazian stated.
He added that the addressing of the humanitarian situation in Artsakh with the direct engagement of the UN and its structures is among Armenia’s priorities.
The minister strongly condemned Azerbaijan’s obstruction of the humanitarian aid provided to Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh). He said the ministry is making efforts with the international partners for mitigating the humanitarian problems.
“The immediate and safe return of the Armenian prisoners of war who are held captive by Azerbaijan is among the humanitarian problems which require urgent solution,” Aivazian said.
International recognition of the Armenian Genocide is one of the Armenian diplomacy’s priorities. Armenia will continue to be a pioneer in the fight against genocide, prevention of crimes against humanity.
