G7 countries express concern over displacement of Armenians from Artsakh

The G7 countries are deeply concerned over the humanitarian consequences of the displacement of Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh, reads the joint statement of the G7 Foreign Ministers following a two-day meeting in Tokyo, Japan.

“We are gravely concerned over the humanitarian consequences of the displacement of Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh after the military operation conducted by Azerbaijan.

We urge Azerbaijan to fully comply with its obligations under international humanitarian law and welcome international efforts to address urgent humanitarian needs for those who have been displaced.

We underline our support for advancing a sustainable and lasting peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan based on the principles of non-use of force, respect for sovereignty, the inviolability of borders, and territorial integrity,” the statement reads.