Armenia’s rep. to UN stresses Azeri ties with al-Qaeda linked groups

PanARMENIAN.Net - On May 10, UN hosted a session of Security Council anti-terrorism committees chaired by Azerbaijan.

At the session, Azerbaijan, abusing its position as a chair, refused Armenia a right to make a report, in full realization that official Yerevan will respond to Azerbaijan’s cynical statements issued last week at UN. However, under the pressure of Security Council members, Azerbaijan had to give the floor to Armenia’s permanent representative to UN Karen Nazaryan.

In his statement, the representative of Armenia expressed concern over the fact that Azerbaijan’s territory is used as a safe transport route for terrorist and radical religious groups engaged in illegal transfer of weaponry and money. Nazaryan also stressed the ties of Azeri authorities with al-Qaeda linked terrorist groups who fought against Nagorno Karabakh in the 90s. In conclusion, Armenia’s representative urged for increased caution against boosting terrorist activities in the region.

Also, a document was issued at UN Security Council expressing discontent over May 4 statement of Azeri President Ilham Aliyev, which caused an open resentment among Security Council members.