Canada concerned by capture of six Armenian soldiers by Azeris

PanARMENIAN.Net - Canada is concerned by the capture of six Armenian soldiers by Azerbaijani forces and the ongoing tensions along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border, the country' Foreign Ministry said on Twitter on Friday, May 28.

"We call for all issues to be resolved peaceful negotiations through the OSCE Minsk Group," the Foreign Ministry said.

On the morning of May 12, the armed forces of Azerbaijan violated the border of Armenia in the southern province of Syunik, advancing 3.5 kilometers and surrounding Sev Lake, which is situated on the border between the two countries but is predominantly a part of Armenia. On May 13, the Azerbaijani military committed more border violations against Armenia, advancing near Vardenis (Gegharkunik province) and Sisian (Syunik province). One Armenian serviceman was killed in Azerbaijan’s shooting on May 25, while six others were captured on May 27.