NKR official: 1994 ceasefire agreement important for region

PanARMENIAN.Net - What happened on May 12, 1994 was a significant event for the South Caucasus region, head of the Central Information Department of the Artsakh Republic President's Office said.

“It was a significant event for Azerbaijan too, as it would simply cease to exist if not the good will of Artsakh and Armenian people’s non-aggressive worldview,” David Babayan told PanARMENIAN.Net commenting on the anniversary of the ceasefire, signed in 1994.

“Thus, the policy the Armenian states pursued must be valued by the international community. Azerbaijan is the only country that shows disregard for the mediator countries’ efforts aimed at the peaceful settlement of conflict. However, this in no way affects our vision on the inadmissibility of hostilities, regardless of the statements made by some politicians. We, Armenians, are against the reoccurrence of such a situation after going through war and hardships,” he said.

“However, this doesn’t mean we are unable to defend our freedom and independence in case of necessity. In the face of a new war, the possibility of interim truce agreements will, unfortunately, be ruled out. Baku must understand this,” Mr. Babayan said.