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Azerbaijani FM said Lavrov that Lachin-Khankandi road is open-UPDATED

Sergei Lavrov, Russian FM and Jeyhun Bayramov, Azerbaijani FM

22 December 2022 16:39 (UTC +04:00)

On December 22, 2022, a phone call was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov, APA reports citing the Press Service of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan.

The ministers discussed the current situation in the region and around the Lachin road, including issues related to the implementation of trilateral statements.

Minister Jeyhun Bayramov pointed out that Azerbaijan guarantees the safety of the movement of citizens, vehicles and cargo on the Lachin road in accordance with its obligations, and that the road is open as seen in the videos of movement of vehicles of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Armenian emergency medical services, vehicles of the peacekeeping contingent, as well as other vehicles.

At the same time, it was emphasized that the protest of Azerbaijani activists was held against the illegal economic activities of Armenians in the territories of Azerbaijan, and that it was also important to fulfill the demands of the protesters on the prevention of military provocations.

It was stated that it is unacceptable for the Armenian side and the persons who present themselves as "representatives" of the Armenian residents in Azerbaijan to discourage the population from using the road despite all the conditions for the use of the road for humanitarian purposes, and thereby artificially creating the impression of a deterioration in the humanitarian situation.

During the phone conversation, views were also exchanged on current issues of the cooperation agenda between the two states and other areas of mutual interest.

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Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov hold a phone talk on December 22, Russian MFA told APA’s Moscow correspondent.

During the phone talk, the tense situation in the area of responsibility of the Russian peacekeeping contingent due to the closure of the Lachin corridor and disagreements between the parties regarding the development of ore deposits in the region was discussed.

"Sergey Lavrov stressed the importance of strictly observing the tripartite agreements to ensure unhindered communication along the Lachin corridor between Karabakh and Armenia.

Lavrov said he regretted Yerevan's decision to refuse to participate in the meeting of the foreign ministers of Azerbaijan and Armenia to discuss the preparation of the peace treaty, scheduled for December 23 this year in Moscow.

The importance of continuing rhythmic work towards implementing the trilateral statements of the leaders of Russia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia on November 9, 2020, January 11, and November 26, 2021, as well as October 31, 2022, was emphasized,” the message said.