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BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 26. Dispatch of car
convoys to the sovereign territories of Azerbaijan, under the
disguise of “humanitarian aid” and without agreement with our
country, by the Armenian side, which cannot digest the existence of
the Lachin border checkpoint established by the Republic of
Azerbaijan in order to control its borders and prevent provocations
by Armenia, is an attack on the territorial integrity and
sovereignty of Azerbaijan, and is another provocation against the
Lachin border checkpoint, Trend reports citing Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry.
“The fact that the Armenian side took such a step right after
the negotiations in Moscow, where among others a detailed
discussions on the current situation were held, shows that this
country is not sincere in the process, and while escalating the
situation, intends to mislead international community.
The mentioned provocation by Armenia, that was followed by June
15-shooting at our border guards in Lachin, and attempted smuggling
cases, is a clear example of this country not giving up its
insidious aggressive policy.
This provocation once again demonstrates that Armenia’s claims
of “tense humanitarian situation in the region” are nothing than
the intention to continue manipulation and illegal activities by
this country.
Despite the fact that the Azerbaijani side put forward a number
of proposals, including the use of the “Aghdam-Khankendi” road and
other alternative routes, to meet the needs of the Armenian
residents, that were supported by the European Union and the
International Committee of the Red Cross, opposition by Armenian
side to all the proposals, including the transportation of goods by
the ICRC through the roads mentioned by Azerbaijan, obstruction of
relevant humanitarian activities, blockage of access to the
territory by placing concrete barriers on alternative roads,
demonstrates that Armenian claims about the humanitarian situation
are nothing than a political blackmail. In addition to politicizing
humanitarian activities, these steps by Armenia once again prove
that they are in contradiction with their statements regarding the
recognition of Azerbaijan’s sovereignty and territorial
integrity.
Involving the European Union Mission in Armenia and the
diplomatic corps as a tool in the aforementioned provocation
demonstrates that this was a pre-planned action.
We once again demand to stop such provocations by Armenia,” the
statement said.
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