The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan commented on the statement of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iceland, Chairman of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe Tourdis Kolbrun Raikfjord Hilfadout -outtir related to the situation around the Lachinsky road.
“This statement does not reflect realities,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, published on the official website of the department.
On January 19, the head of the Committee of Ministers of the CE expressed concern about the situation in Karabakh. According to her, there was a “dangerous” humanitarian situation due to the “blockade” of the Lachin road.
“It is incomprehensible to such an attitude to peaceful protests on the Lachinsky road, to prevent the illegal operation of mineral deposits of Azerbaijan, their illegal transportation to Armenia and the abuse of the Lachinsky road intended only for humanitarian purposes. Protests against illegal economic and military activities in Azerbaijan are the right of citizens of Azerbaijan should be perceived with respect. Such statements not only do not contribute to peace and tranquility in the region, but also lead to an increase in tension, ”said the Foreign Ministry.
The department called on the head of the CE Committee of the Seven to be impartial, refrain from actions and statements that could undermine peace and stability in the region.
“is perplexed why the chairman of the Committee of the Ministers of the SE has not expressed the attitude to the deplorable humanitarian position of hundreds of thousands of Azerbaijanis, who were forced to leave their homes, to the military crimes of Armenia, which openly violated international humanitarian law, which continues from Armenia, in the mine threat The result of which 282 citizens of Azerbaijan were blown up on mines, the installation of the Armenian mines in our territories through the abuse of the Lachinsky road, as well as to another illegal activity of Armenia. This is another manifestation of double standards and a selective approach, ”the Foreign Ministry emphasized.