Mock trials against Armenians taking place in Baku, FM Mirzoyan tells UN Human Rights Council

Statements coming from Azerbaijan continue to question the territorial integrity of Armenia despite the recognition of each other’s territorial integrity based on the 1991 Alma-Ata Declaration, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said in an address to the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council.

He reminded that according to the Declaration, the boundaries of the Soviet Socialist Republics of Armenia and Azerbaijan had become the international borders between the two independent republics.

“Moreover, as we speak, mock trials against 23 Armenian individuals, who are arbitrarily detained, are taking place in Azerbaijan with disregard for human rights standards for due process,” Minister Miroyan said.

The Foreign Minister emphasized that Armenia remains faithful to the agenda of establishment of peace and stability in the region, and has made several constructive proposals to the Azerbaijani side, including within the context of peace agreement, opening of transport infrastructure, mutual arms control and verification mechanism, etc., having in necessity to establish a strategic deal that will resolve all major issues.

“We remain convinced that constructive response and further engagement and demonstration of political will of both parties will largely contribute to opening a new era of peace in our region,” FM Mirzoyan stated.

He reconfirmed the willingness of the Armenian side to turn the page of enmity and establish institutionalized peace.

“We are not only ready for this, but will not divert from this path,” he stated.