Written question asked by Lord Sheikh (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 November 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 December 2021. It was answered by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (Conservative) on Monday, 6 December 2021 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Armenia: Azerbaijan

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Armenia on sharing mining maps and data with the government of Azerbaijan to facilitate the process of de-mining.

Answer: The Minister for Europe and Americas continues to raise with both Governments the importance of the return of all missing persons, the return of the remains of the deceased and the return of mine maps. She did so most recently in her meetings with the Armenian and Azerbaijani Ambassadors on 4 and 17 November respectively. We welcome the most recent returns of prisoners of war in exchange for mine maps. The UK continues to urge both Governments to settle all matters related to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict through negotiation under the auspices of the OSCE Minsk Group.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL4396
Session: 2021-22
Grouped for answer: Yes
Subjects: Disclosure of information Databases Armenia Bomb disposal Landmines Maps Azerbaijan
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