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,,The recent, unprovoked attacks by Azerbaijan resulted in civilian deaths and the ethnic cleansing of approximately 120,000 Armenians,,: Edmon Marukyan

18:00, Saturday, 21 October, 2023
,,The recent, unprovoked attacks by Azerbaijan resulted in civilian deaths and the ethnic cleansing of approximately 120,000 Armenians,,: Edmon Marukyan

The Council of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) Party ALDEParty convening in Bucharest, Romania on 20-21 October 2023, adopted a resolution on “The situation in Nagorno-Karabakh after Azerbaijan’s attack and the continuing threats against Armenia”.

Notes That:
     • Azerbaijan’s blockade of the Lachin Corridor caused an ongoing humanitarian crisis for ethnic Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh.
     • The recent, unprovoked attacks by Azerbaijan resulted in civilian deaths and the ethnic cleansing of approximately 120,000 Armenians.
     • Following ceasefire violations by Azerbaijan and unsuccessful mediation efforts, tensions threaten an invasion in Armenia by Azerbaijan.

Believes That:
     • Armenia shares strong cultural and religious bonds with Europe and seeks closer collaboration with Europe and the Western community.
     • Azerbaijan is influencing Western and European nations by means of its oil and gas diplomacy.
     • The international community failed to prevent ethnic cleansing of Armenians.

Calls For:
     • Increased EU economic aid to Armenia to support refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh.
     • The safe return of Armenians to Nagorno-Karabakh and the release of prisoners, captives including elected representatives of Nagorno-Karabakh.
     • Deploying a UN peacekeeping mission in Nagorno-Karabakh, guaranteeing the rights and security of the Armenian population.
     • Targeted sanctions on Azerbaijani officials responsible for multiple ceasefire and human rights violations in Nagorno-Karabakh as well as an investigation for war crimes.
     • Prohibiting hatred and ethnic cleansing of Armenians by Azerbaijan.
     • Prohibiting the destruction of Armenian cultural heritage in Nagorno-Karabakh.
     • Condemning the inflammatory statements made by the Azerbaijani President and other Azerbaijani officials, threatening the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Armenia, including those in connection with the ‘Zangezur-corridor’.
     • A comprehensive peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, including mutual recognition of territorial integrity.
     • An intensified political and diplomatic cooperation of the EU with Armenia in the framework of the Eastern Partnership and by opening a path for Armenia’s EU-membership, ensuring its safety and peace in the region.
     • Diversification of oil and gas supply to decrease Western dependency on Azerbaijan.

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