Published 19:56 IST, October 25th 2020
Azerbaijan Prez Aliyev agrees to ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakhl if all conditions are met
Aliyev asserts that he has said it several times publicly that he is ready to agree to a ceasefire if the Armenian side meets all the conditions
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Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said that his country agrees to ceasefire in Nagor-Karabakh region if Armenian side pulls out of what he calls "occupied" borderlands. Aliyev told American news channel Fox News that he has said it several times publicly that he is rey to agree to a ceasefire if Armenian side meets all conditions.
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Azerbaijan has garnered a lot of criticism from international community over reports of its army allegedly attacking civilians and churches in Armenia. Aliyev, during interview, denied all allegations saying his army has t carried out any operation against civilians of Armenia, ding "we do t target religious sites".
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Baku and Yerevan have agreed to two ceasefires in past four weeks of fighting, but both sides have failed to here to agreements. Armenia has alleged that Turkey is supporting Azerbaijan in conflict by supplying m with military gears from Syria. President Aliyev reiterated his country's position and dismissed allegations, calling it "fake news".
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fight between Armenia and Azerbaijan in Nagor-Karabakh region is nearing a month w as it h started on September 27 following skirmishes that began in July this year. Azerbaijan and Armenia have been at loggerhes since 1989, however, in 1994 both countries agreed to a Russia-brokered ceasefire agreement. Skirmishes have occurred in years following 1994 ceasefire but did t stretch this far. Both sides are determined to claim victory this time, which is making international community worried.
world, including United Nations and European Union, is urging warring parties to reach a peaceful settlement and ceasefire. Earlier this month, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres h urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to stop war and resolve issues peacefully.
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19:56 IST, October 25th 2020