Aliyev promised to ensure security and protect the rights of Armenians in Karabakh

Azerbaijan promises to ensure the security and protection of the rights of the population of Nagorno-Karabakh. This was stated by the President of the Republic Ilham Aliyev.

“We officially declare that the rights and safety of the Armenian population of Karabakh will be protected. We have already presented our vision of reintegration to the Armenian community of Karabakh,” said he during a speech at the Azerbaijan National Urban Development Forum in Zangilan (quoted by Report agency).

Aliyev noted that the reintegration plan covers respect for religious, educational, cultural, municipal and all other rights of residents of the region, which are reflected in international conventions.

Previously, the President of Azerbaijan had already emphasized, that he is confident in the successful process of reintegration of the Armenian population of Karabakh. Then he noted that the rights and freedoms of citizens “will be ensured in full.”

On September 19, Azerbaijan began “anti-terrorist measures” in Nagorno-Karabakh. The next day, Karabakh authorities announced the conclusion of agreements on a complete ceasefire. Then negotiations took place in Yevlakh between the delegation of the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh and representatives of the Azerbaijani authorities, after which the Karabakh military began to surrender their weapons. On September 28, the president of the unrecognized republic, Samvel Shahramanyan, signed a decree on the termination of its existence from January 1, 2024 and the dissolution of all government institutions and organizations.

According to the latest data, more than 88,000 people arrived from Karabakh to Armenia. Press Secretary of the Russian President Dmitry Peskov emphasizedthat in the exodus of Armenians from the region, the Kremlin is most concerned about the humanitarian aspect – whether normal living conditions will be ensured for these people.