House of Representatives of Belgian Parliament adopted a resolution  on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

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.