ArmInfo. A few hours ago, the House of Representatives of the Belgian Parliament adopted a resolution on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict by 130 votes for and 12 abstentions. The Committee of Armenians of Belgium informed.
The source notes that the resolution condemns the actions of Azerbaijan, which began hostilities on September 27, 2020. The document calls on the Belgian government to take a number of measures aimed at alleviating the plight of the population affected by the war, to identify and prosecute those responsible for war crimes, to support the ceasefire, and to achieve a peace agreement. The House also condemned Turkey's role in this war.
The Committee of Armenians of Belgium welcomes the fact that the House of Representatives has taken a clear, constructive position on this issue, and thanks the parliamentarians who have contributed to this cause. Thus, the resolution paves the way for concrete and constructive action in the region. The Committee urges the Government to act promptly in accordance with the recommendations of Parliament. It emphasizes the urgency of humanitarian assistance and the Belgian presence in the region.
Today, the House of Representatives adopted another document, proposed by MP Michel De Maegd, according to which December 9 is proclaimed as a national day of remembrance for the victims of genocides officially recognized by the Belgian state. The Committee welcomes this decision, which will contribute to understanding the phenomenon of genocide.
The Committee of Armenians of Belgium is the executive body of the Armenian community in Belgium. Back in 1922, Armenian institutions were united in a conference elected by all residents of Belgium of Armenian origin. The number of Armenians in the country is estimated at more than 30 thousand people.