OIF issues press statement on Resolution adopted at Summit of La  Francophonie

ArmInfo.On October 5, within the framework of the 19th Summit of La Francophonie, the "Resolution  on crisis situations in the Francophone space, overcoming them and strengthening of peace" was adopted, through which 54 member states of the organisation expressed solidarity with Armenia and the peace  process.

Within the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan the  resolution emphasized the respect for the territorial integrity of  the two countries in line with the 1991 Alma-Ata Declaration. The  member states of La Francophonie welcomed the progress made in the  delimitation process and the restoration of the interstate border,  based on the principles reaffirmed in the Protocol of April 19, 2024  as well as encouraged the reopening of regional communications based  on the respect for the principles of sovereignty, national  jurisdiction, equality and reciprocity. The unacceptability of the  use of force was emphasized, while urging to refrain from  warmongering rhetoric and hate speech, which could hinder the peace  process.

The resolution also stressed the importance of the European Union's  civilian mission (EUMA) in Armenia and its contribution to stability  in the border areas.

The resolution emphasized the need to ensure continuous humanitarian  assistance for the 115,000 forcibly displaced refugees from  Nagorno-Karabakh, as well as addressing the issues of prisoners of  war, other detained persons, and missing persons. The OIF reiterated  its concern regarding the destruction of cultural heritage in  Nagorno-Karabakh and the support from the member states for the  implementation of UNESCO's mission in Nagorno-Karabakh and the  surrounding territories.