Armenia’s reaction from Azerbaijan

In a written statement by the Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was stated that despite efforts to establish a lasting peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia, Yerevan fell victim to a deliberate policy of tension and revenge.

Recalling that Armenia’s attempt to convene the United Nations Security Council in December last year was unsuccessful, the statement said: “Armenia is again trying to turn the United Nations Security Council into a tool for a campaign of political and military manipulation”. statements were included.

Recalling that Armenia did not implement the 4 resolutions adopted by the UN in 1993, and that its occupation in Karabakh continued for almost 30 years, Yerevan’s appeal to the UN Security Council with baseless accusations such as “deteriorating situation humanitarian” and the “continuation of the blockade in the region, it was noted that this was an indication that Yerevan did not want an acceptable solution based on international law.

It was recalled that the request submitted to the International Court of Justice to remove the checkpoint was unanimously rejected by the International Court of Justice for the removal of the checkpoint.

“ARMENIAN MILITARY ENGINEERING WORKS”

The following statements were included in the statement, which was reported to be in violation of international law and the Tripartite Declaration of the Leaders of Azerbaijan, Russia and Armenia dated November 10, 2020, that Armenia did not accept the transfer of aid to those living in Khankendi via Aghdam:

“The Armenian armed forces illegally deployed on the territory of Azerbaijan carried out military engineering works and intensified other military construction activities.

The use of illegally placed radio electronic warfare devices on the sovereign territory of Azerbaijan is of particular concern. In recent weeks, civil aircraft of Azerbaijan Airlines, as well as foreign aircraft, have been exposed to radio-electronic interference, which represents a serious threat to their security.”

“AZERBAIJAN RESERVES ITS RIGHT TO DEFEND ITS SOVEREIGNTY”

In the statement, it was noted that the military construction works, as well as the large-scale collection of weapons, other military equipment and personnel, on the sovereign territory of Azerbaijan, where the Russian peacekeeping unit is temporarily deployed, it is a provocation.

In the statement it was stated that such activities are an indication that Armenia did not end its territorial claims against Azerbaijan:

“Azerbaijan reserves the right to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity by all legal means provided for in the UN charter and other universal instruments of international law, and demonstrates its commitment to all these aspects.

At this critical stage, a clear understanding of the current risks and the adequate response of the international community to the Armenian provocations are more important than ever to overcome the difficulties encountered in the process of normalization of interstate relations and reintegration of local powers. between Armenia and Azerbaijan.