ArmInfo. Inspired by a sense of impunity, Azerbaijan is trying to create new geopolitical realities. Acting Foreign Minister of Armenia Ara Aivazian stated this at a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.
According to the RA Foreign Ministry, Aivazian expressed his conviction that this encroachment on the territorial integrity of Armenia is a direct consequence of the war unleashed by Azerbaijan on September 27, 2020 against the people of Artsakh, their right to self-determination and life. According to him, this is also a consequence of the inadequate international and regional reaction to Azerbaijan's actions aimed at undermining peace in the region.
"Inspired by the feeling of impunity, Azerbaijan is trying to create new geopolitical realities that do not proceed from the interests of countries interested in regional stability. In these conditions, dialogue with our regional partners is more than important," Aivazian said.
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 military 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 On May 23, the RA Ministry of Defense reported that the Azerbaijani side had withdrawn a part of its military from the territory of Armenia. The day before, as a result of the firing of the open armed forces of Azerbaijan on the territory of Armenia, an Armenian contract soldier was killed.