Azerbaijani MFA responds to Armenian Security Council

"In connection with the statement of the Armenian Security Council dated March 28, 2022, we would like to state that the direct reason for the escalation of tensions in the region is Armenia's failure to fulfill its obligations. Armenia's violation of the provisions of the trilateral declaration increases tensions in the area and undermines peace-building efforts," Report informs, citing the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry.

"Regarding the introduction of international deterrence mechanisms, we would like to draw the attention of the Armenian leadership to the fact that humanity has not yet thought of a better means of international deterrence than international law. A state like Armenia, on the one hand, grossly violates international law and, on the other hand, cannot talk about the mechanism of international deterrence. If the members of the Armenian Security Council still do not know what the best means of global deterrence is, then we repeat to them the fundamental principles of international law, including the sovereignty of states and respect for international borders, non-interference in internal affairs of states, compliance with international obligations.

"As for the start of negotiations on a comprehensive peace agreement between the two countries, we would like to recall that first of all, the Azerbaijani side proposed to sign a peace agreement with Armenia at the highest level a year ago, and a month ago voiced specific principles on which the agreement should be based. If the Armenian side considers the issue of the peace agreement not as the next public awareness campaign but as a serious step, then it is time to take concrete actions. Once again, we would like to emphasize that Azerbaijan is ready for this," MFA said.