During the special meeting of the UN Security Council on Nagorno-Karabakh issue Ahmed Bin Ali al Sayegh, Minister of State of the United Arab Emirates, welcoming the ceasefire reached with the Russian Federation’s support, stressed that all parties must commit to protecting civilians and ensuring their security and safety.
He also voiced appreciation for the role played by Russian peacekeeping teams in providing safe haven for civilians over the past days and expressed regret about the civilians and peacekeepers who lost their lives.
The ability of the ICRC to deliver relief assistance to those in need, with the consent of the parties concerned, underlines the importance of dialogue in achieving positive results.
Urging that the ceasefire be maintained, he stressed that the concerned parties must exercise restraint and avoid any escalatory acts.
He also voiced hope that the talks held today in Yevlakh can build further understanding.
"Recent events have shown how fragile the situation in the region is and how urgently additional dialogue is needed at all levels to pave the way for a peaceful and prosperous future for the people of Azerbaijan and Armenia," he said.