The RA Foreign Ministry made a statement regarding the anniversary of the displacement of the people of Artsakh

The RA Foreign Ministry made a statement regarding the anniversary of the displacement of the population of Artsakh, noting that a year ago on September 19, as a result of the military attack by Azerbaijan, the entire indigenous population of Nagorno Karabakh, more than 115,000 Armenians, had to leave their homes within a few days.

This deportation, which was the last stage of the policy of ethnic cleansing, took place during the session of the UN General Assembly, when the entire international community once again discussed the imperative of peaceful settlement of conflicts, establishment of stability and development, condemning the use of force, violations of international norms and human rights in different parts of the world. in the corners.

During the past year, the RA government, including with the support of international partners, took all the necessary steps to address the primary and medium-term needs of the displaced Armenians of Nagorno Karabakh, as well as to develop necessary programs in the long term.

The high-level discussions of the UN General Assembly will start again next week in New York. the events of the last year demonstrate the importance of urgent efforts to ensure international stability, the implementation of ideas and steps that enable the establishment of peace.

The position of the Republic of Armenia on ensuring stability in the South Caucasus is clear. the early establishment of peace and relations based on the vision of respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, sustainable development in the region, effective interconnection, and ensuring prosperity. In order not to miss the opportunity to bring the latter to life and to create an environment conducive to a more stable and dignified life for generations, we expect a clear demonstration of the necessary political will and commitment to the peace agenda from the other actors interested in this issue, – the statement of the Foreign Ministry states.
On September 19, 2023, Azerbaijan launched a large-scale attack against Artsakh, taking the country completely under massive shelling. On September 28, Samvel Shahramanyan, the President of the Republic of Armenia, signed a decree on the dissolution of the Republic of Armenia, which entered into force on January 1, 2024.

Samvel Mkhitaryan