UN representatives express hope that situation in Lachin corridor to  be resolved soon

ArmInfo. The visit of representatives of the UN Office in Armenia to the village of  Kornidzor bordering Azerbaijan has ended, where the convoy with  humanitarian goods for the people of Artsakh has been standing for  the 9th day.

The delegation of the UN office was headed by Nanna Skau, acting  resident coordinator of the UN in Armenia.  The representatives of  the RA government presented the situation to the international  partners, noting that Azerbaijan has been blocking the entry of  humanitarian aid trucks to Nagorno Karabakh for more than a week. In  a conversation with reporters, Skau only quoted the statement of UN  Secretary General Antonio Guterres, noting that she had nothing to  add to this statement yet. She only expressed hope that the situation  will be resolved in the near future.

Yesterday, Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesman for the Secretary-General,  said in a statement that Antonio Guterres is concerned about reports  of problems with freedom of movement along the Lachin corridor. <The  Secretary-General is deeply concerned by the reports of continued  challenges related to the freedom of movement along the Lachin  Corridor. 

He recalls his previous statement on the need for the Parties to  implement the Orders of the International Court of Justice (ICJ),  including the Orders issued on 22 February 2023 and reaffirmed on 6  July 2023, related to measures to ensure unimpeded movement of  persons, vehicles and cargo along the Lachin Corridor in both  directions.  He is particularly concerned about reports of the  deteriorating humanitarian situation on the ground and calls for  urgent steps to facilitate access for the delivery of humanitarian  assistance to people in need.  He urges both parties to intensify  efforts towards the long-term normalization of relations for the  benefit of peace and security in the region," the Deputy Spokesman  for the Secretary-General  noted.