Armenia`s MFA issues statement on first anniversary of Azerbaijani  occupation of Artsakh 

ArmInfo. A year ago, on September 19, as a result of the military attack by Azerbaijan, the entire indigenous population of Nagorno-Karabakh, more than 115 thousand Armenians, were forced to leave their homes within a few days. This is stated in the statement of the Armenian Foreign Ministry on the occasion of the first anniversary of the Azerbaijani occupation of the NKR.

"This deportation, which was the last stage of the policy of ethnic  cleansing, took place during the session of the UN General Assembly,  when the entire international community once again discussed the  imperative of peaceful settlement of conflicts, establishment of  stability and development, condemning the use of force, violations of  international norms and human rights in different parts of the world.

Over the past year, the Government of Armenia, including with the  assistance of international partners, has taken all necessary steps  to meet the primary and medium-term needs of the forcibly displaced  Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh, as well as to develop the necessary  programs for the long term," the Armenian Foreign Ministry noted.

At the same time, the Armenian Foreign Ministry emphasized that  high-level discussions at the UN General Assembly will begin again  next week in New York.

"The events of the past year demonstrate the importance of urgent  efforts to ensure international stability, the implementation of  ideas and steps that contribute to the establishment of peace.

The position of the Republic of Armenia on the issue of ensuring  stability in the South Caucasus is clear:  the earliest possible  establishment of peace and relations based on respect for sovereignty  and territorial integrity, the vision of sustainable development,  effective connectivity, and ensuring prosperity in the region.

In order to implement this, so as not to miss the opportunity that  exists at the moment and to create a favorable environment for a more  stable and dignified life for generations, we expect other interested  parties in this issue to clearly demonstrate the necessary political  will and commitment to the peace agenda," the Armenian Foreign  Ministry concluded.