Artsakh President demands parties of Trilateral Statement to take  steps to restore legal regime in Kashatagh corridor

ArmInfo. President of the Republic of Artsakh Arayik Harutyunyan made an appeal to the Minister  of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, the Russian Federation  and the Republic of Azerbaijan ahead of their next meeting in Moscow  on July 25, 2023. 

The appeal reads as follows: "I am once again sounding the alarm  about the urgent need to immediately end the 225-day blockade of the  Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) by Azerbaijan, including the  40-day full siege, which is leading to a deepening humanitarian  disaster in Artsakh. It is highly condemnable that instead of  pursuing a political settlement to the Azerbaijani-Karabagh conflict  and creating an environment of mutual trust between the parties,  Azerbaijan is resorting to encircling and completely blockading the  Republic of Artsakh. Continuous disruption of vital infrastructures  and undisguised genocidal policy are instrumental in promoting  Azerbaijan's political agenda regarding Artsakh. I must emphasize  that Azerbaijan's actions in Artsakh amount to crimes against  humanity, directly resulting from their gross violations of the  Tripartite Declaration of November 9, 2020, and well-known  international legal documents. 

After the war, the people of Artsakh had faith in the guarantees  established by the Tripartite Declaration, particularly relying on  the mission of the Russian peacekeeping troops, as they returned to  their homes and started rebuilding their lives. As the President of  Artsakh Republic, empowered by the mandate given to me by my people,  I demand that the parties involved in the Tripartite Declaration of  November 9, 2020, take concrete steps to promptly restore the legal  regime in the Lachin Corridor and ensure the security of the people  of Artsakh, adhering to the obligations stipulated in the Tripartite  Declaration. After providing the minimum conditions for the  well-being of our people, it will be possible to address all aspects  of the conflict and discuss potential solutions in a more favorable  environment. It is crucial that the parties involved in the  Tripartite Declaration act immediately to resolve the catastrophic  situation; otherwise, they will bear the main responsibility for any  impending tragedies. Prevent further ethnic cleansing!"