Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry Hands EU Ambassador Note Over European Parliament Resolution

European Parliament Resolution Condemns Azerbaijan's Blocking of Lachin Corridor

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan has handed a note to the Ambassador of the European Union (EU) over a resolution adopted by the European Parliament on January 18, 2023, condemning Azerbaijan's blocking of the Lachin Corridor.

Azerbaijan Rejects Resolution, Calls it Unfounded

In the note, Azerbaijan rejected the resolution, calling it unfounded and biased. The Foreign Ministry stated that the resolution was based on one-sided information and did not reflect the realities on the ground.

Azerbaijan Accuses Armenia of Provocations

Azerbaijan accused Armenia of carrying out provocations in the Lachin Corridor and using it to transport weapons and military equipment into the region. The Foreign Ministry also claimed that Armenia was deliberately creating a humanitarian crisis by blocking the free movement of people and goods through the corridor.

EU Expresses Concern, Calls for Dialogue

In response, the EU expressed concern over the situation in the Lachin Corridor and called for dialogue between Azerbaijan and Armenia to resolve the issue peacefully.

Background of the Conflict

The Lachin Corridor is a narrow strip of land that connects Armenia to the Armenian-populated enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh within Azerbaijan. The corridor has been a source of tension between Azerbaijan and Armenia since the end of the Nagorno-Karabakh War in 1994.

In December 2022, Azerbaijan closed the Lachin Corridor, citing environmental concerns. The closure has led to shortages of food, medicine, and other essential supplies in Nagorno-Karabakh.

International Reactions

The closure of the Lachin Corridor has drawn international condemnation. The United States, France, and Russia have all called for the immediate reopening of the corridor.

The United Nations Security Council has also expressed concern over the situation and called for a peaceful resolution.

Conclusion

The closure of the Lachin Corridor remains a major source of tension between Azerbaijan and Armenia. The international community is closely monitoring the situation and calling for a peaceful resolution.