Written question asked by Chris Law (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 22 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 September 2025. It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 September 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Nagorno Karabakh: Refugees

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department supports the right of return for Armenians ethnically cleansed from Nagorno-Karabakh.

Answer: It is essential that Azerbaijan makes its recovered territories safe for the return of its own internally displaced population and provides clarity on the rights and security of ethnic Armenians who wish to return. To this end, we strongly welcome the initialling of a peace agreement and the signing of a joint declaration by President Aliyev and Prime Minister Pashinyan on 8 August in Washington, and commend President Trump's role in securing this breakthrough. The UK stands ready to support Armenia and Azerbaijan in securing long-term peace, stability, and prosperity for the South Caucasus - I discussed how the UK could do this in practical terms with both leaders during my visit to Baku and Yerevan on 25 and 26 August respectively.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 69850
Session: 2024-26
Subjects: Armed conflict Armenia Refugees Azerbaijan Nagorno Karabakh Ethnic cleansing
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk