Maria Zakharova: Parallel unblocking of Lachin and Aghdam routes is Lavrov’s initiative

The Russian side continues to contribute to the resolution of the difficult humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh on the basis of the initiative of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to unblock both Lachin and Aghdam routes for humanitarian cargo transportation, Russian MFA spokesperson Maria Zakharova said.

“On September 18, through the efforts of the International Committee of the Red Cross, with the participation of the Russian peacekeeping contingent and the Russian Foreign Ministry, food and medication were delivered to the region simultaneously from both directions. We expect the continuation of unhindered and regular humanitarian supplies in the interests of the local population,” Zakharova said.

“We expect that the gradual improvement of the humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh will create conditions for the beginning of a dialogue between Baku and Stepanakert as well as the normalization of Armenian-Azerbaijani relations. We are fully interested in preserving peace and stability in the South Caucasus,” she said.