The Archbishop of Canterbury received the following written answers on 18th November 2024:
The Lord Archbishop of Canterbury asked His Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the government of Azerbaijan regarding the release of ethnic Armenians held in detention following Azerbaijan’s military offensive in Nagorno-Karabakh in September 2023.
Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Lab, FCDO): The UK continues to urge the Azerbaijani authorities to ensure that those detained during September 2023’s military action in Nagorno-Karabakh are afforded a fair trial and provided safe conditions, in accordance with Azerbaijan’s international obligations and commitments. The Minister of State for Europe, North America and UK Overseas Territories discussed this issue with Presidential Representative Elchin Amirbayov on 29 October.
The Lord Archbishop of Canterbury asked His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the prospects for a negotiated peace between the governments of Azerbaijan and Armenia; and what steps they are taking to support the current negotiations between the two parties.
Baroness Chapman of Darlington: The Minister of State for Europe, North America and UK Overseas Territories spoke with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan on 11 October and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov on 31 October. Both parties highlighted progress on peace negotiations, supported by meetings between the two countries in Istanbul and Kazan in October. The Government is clear that a sustainable peace is key for the stability and prosperity of both countries and the region, and we stand ready to support the two sides to achieve this goal.
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