The United Nations (UN) expressed its concern about the increasing tension between Azerbaijan and Armenia in the last days and expressed its satisfaction with the ceasefire between the two countries, which was reached yesterday.
“Maintaining international peace and security“ The conflicts between Azerbaijan and Armenia were discussed in the UN Security Council, which was gathered under the title of.
Speaking at the Council, Miroslav Jenca, Deputy Secretary General for Europe, Central Asia and America at the UN Political Affairs Unit, expressed his satisfaction with the ceasefire between the two countries yesterday.
“We urge you to take urgent and concrete steps”
Jenca stated that the UN is not in a position to confirm the claims of the parties about each other, “However, we are deeply concerned about this dangerous escalation, including its potential impact on civilians, and urge all parties to take immediate and concrete steps to de-escalate tensions.“ said.
Noting that the events between the two countries this week clearly reminded us that the events between the two countries have the potential to destabilize the region, Jenca emphasized that the international community should not spare any effort to reduce the current tension between the parties and to stick to a peaceful solution.
“The United States is determined that there will be no military solution to the conflict”
US Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Richard M. Mills also stated that they welcome the ceasefire and the end of hostilities, and that both sides now urgently need to return to negotiations for a permanent and peaceful resolution of the conflict.
mills, “Frankly, the United States is adamant that there is no military solution to the conflict. We encourage both governments to re-establish direct lines of communication between diplomatic and military channels and re-commit to the diplomatic process.“ he said.
Concerns have been expressed
In his speech, Russia’s Permanent Representative to the UN Vassily Nebenzia stated that Russia is extremely worried about the violent escalation of the events on the border of the two countries. Nebenzia stated that the use of force in the region is unacceptable.
The Permanent Representatives of Azerbaijan and Armenia to the UN, who attended the session and made the final speeches of the meeting, blamed each other for the tension in the region.
