The Archbishop of York received the following written answer on 12th April 2025:
The Lord Archbishop of York asked His Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the government of Azerbaijan advocating for the continued operation of the International Committee of the Red Cross in the country.
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The Bishop of Southwark received the following written answer on 24th March 2025:
The Lord Bishop of Southwark asked His Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the government of Azerbaijan for the release of prisoners in Nagorno–Karabakh.
Continue reading “Bishop of Southwark asks about release of prisoners in Nagorno-Karabakh”The Bishop of Southwark received the following written answer on 10th March 2025:
The Lord Bishop of Southwark asked His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the prospects of a negotiated peace settlement between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
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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.
Continue reading “Archbishop of Canterbury asks about conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan”The Bishop of Southwark received the following written answer on 2nd September 2024:
The Lord Bishop of Southwark asked His Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with the government of Azerbaijan regarding the release of prisoners of war and civilians detained by Azerbaijan when taking control of Nagorno-Karabakh.
Continue reading “Bishop of Southwark asks about UK communications with Azerbaijan regarding release of Armenian prisoners of war”The Bishop of Southwark received the following written answer on 8th May 2024:
The Lord Bishop of Southwark asked His Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the government of Azerbaijan regarding the protection of Armenian heritage in Nagorno–Karabakh following the recent destruction of the St John the Baptist Church and the Ghazanchetsots cemetery in Shusha, and the nearby village of Karin Tak/Dashalti.
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The Bishop of St Albans received the following written answer on 29th January 2024:
The Lord Bishop of St Albans asked His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the protection of religious and cultural sites in Nagorno-Karabakh, and what representations they are making to the government of Azerbaijan in this regard.
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The Bishop of Coventry received the following written answers on 17th October 2023:
The Lord Bishop of Coventry asked His Majesty’s Government what (1) humanitarian assistance, and (2) financial support, they are offering the government of Armenia to meet the needs of refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh.
Continue reading “Bishop of Coventry asks about future of the Nagorno-Karabakh region”The Bishop of Chichester tabled a question on Azerbaijan’s military actions in the Nagorno-Karabakh region on 21st September 2023:
The Lord Bishop of Chichester: To ask His Majesty’s Government what representations have been made to the government of the Republic of Azerbaijan concerning the military action against Nagorno-Karabakh.
The Earl of Courtown (Con): My Lords, Tuesday brought devastating news of the resumption of armed conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Government urge Azerbaijan to cease military action and return to peaceful dialogue. Violence is never the answer. Yesterday details emerged of a ceasefire. We call on parties to respect this and encourage Baku to continue talks with the local population on a settlement that protects the security of all and enables the humanitarian needs of residents to be met.
Continue reading “Bishop of Chichester asks about military action by Azerbaijan against Nagorno-Karabakh”The Bishop of Coventry received the following written answers on 18th September 2023:
The Lord Bishop of Coventry asked His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of freedom of religion or belief in Azerbaijan.
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Con, Foreign Office): The British Embassy in Baku is able to have open discussions about religious freedom with Government representatives and has been in contact with Grand Mufti, the spiritual leader for both the Sunni and Shia communities in Azerbaijan, who occasionally meets with the Leader of the Armenian Church.
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