The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Artsakh has issued a statement condemning Azerbaijan's provocative move to close the Goris-Stepanakert highway. 

"Azerbaijan once again resorted to provocative actions today, closing the Goris-Stepanakert highway in the Shushi section.

This is another manifestation of Baku's genocidal policy, a destructive and criminal act aimed at terrorizing the people of Artsakh, creating an atmosphere of instability in the region and hindering the activities of the Russian peacekeeping mission.

As always, Azerbaijan shows absolute disrespect and an inconsistent attitude towards its obligations assumed by the tripartite statement of November 9, 2020, in particular, it does not guarantee the safety of movement of citizens, vehicles, and cargo in both directions through the Lachin Corridor.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Artsakh strongly condemns such behavior of official Baku and calls on the international community to take active steps to put an end to Azerbaijan's ambitions towards the sovereign territories of Artsakh and to provide conditions for the realization of the fundamental rights of Artsakh Armenians," the statement says.