ArmInfo. China sincerely hopes that Yerevan and Baku will resolve the existing contradictions and disagreements through dialogue. Spokesperson of the PRC Foreign Ministry Zhao Lijian said this during a briefing on May 24, when asked to comment on the tension between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
"Both Azerbaijan and Armenia are China's friendly cooperation partners. China sincerely hopes that both sides will resolve their contradictions and disagreements through dialogue and consultations, and will work together to maintain regional peace and stability, as well as the peaceful life of people," he stressed.
To note, on May 12 and 13, the Azerbaijani Armed Forces illegally entered the territory of the Republic of Armenia in the direction of Syunik and Gegharkunik, advanced 3.5 km and 2 km inland, respectively, deployed their units and refuse to leave the territory. In connection with the current situation, Armenia turned to the CSTO to assist in finding a solution to this issue. The question still remains unresolved. According to some estimates, more than 600 Azerbaijani Armed Forces were stationed in the sovereign territories of the Republic of Armenia. On May 23, the RA Ministry of Defense reported that the Azerbaijani side withdrew a part of its military from the territory of Armenia.