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Establishment of the Lachin border checkpoint is a sovereign right of Azerbaijan - MFA

17 July 2023 22:58 (UTC +04:00)

It was emphasized that the allegations about the operation of the Lachin border checkpoint led to “tense humanitarian situation” in the region distort the reality, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, said as he received the newly appointed ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mikhail Yevdokimov, APA reports.

It was noted that contrary to the trilateral statement to which Russia is also a party, the facts on utilization of the Lachin road for illegal activities, the transportation of military equipment and landmines from Armenia to the territory of Azerbaijan, for a long period of time, were reminded. It was noted that the establishment of the Lachin border checkpoint is a sovereign right of Azerbaijan, and is aimed at preventing illegal activities, and to ensure transparency. Despite this, it was noted that the Armenian side did not stop provocations against the checkpoint on June 15 and at the beginning of July. The Azerbaijani side has again created conditions for Armenian residents to cross the checkpoint. At the same time, it was pointed out that it is possible to use the Aghdam-Khankendi road to meet the needs of Armenian residents of Azerbaijan.