Armenia’s Aivazian: Azerbaijan becoming hotbed of terrorism is serious threat to international security

News.am, Armenia
Feb 27 2021

Azerbaijan and Turkey have transferred foreign armed terrorists to the conflict zone in order to engage in the hostilities against Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh). This fact has been confirmed by our international partners and, first of all, the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair  at the countries—highest level. Armenia’s Foreign Minister Ara Aivazian stated this in an interview with RIA Novosti.

"Foreign militants were arrested in the territory of Artsakh, who have confessed. The criminal cases were transferred to the relevant courts.

The fact that Azerbaijan has foreign militants has also been confirmed by a number of reputable international organizations. A November 11, 2020, statement from the UN Working Group on the use of mercenaries notes that the mercenaries stationed in the region are linked to armed terrorist groups involved in war crimes and serious human rights abuses during the Syrian conflict. The statement unequivocally reflects Turkey's role in the transfer of foreign mercenaries," the Armenian FM said.

"All foreign mercenaries transferred by Turkey and Azerbaijan to the Karabakh conflict zone must be immediately and completely removed from the region. The decision of the Azerbaijani leadership to turn the country into a Turkish satellite and a hotbed of terrorism is a serious threat not only to regional but also international security," Aivazian added.