Written question asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench) on Thursday, 1 May 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 16 May 2025. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Friday, 16 May 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Armenia: Azerbaijan

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reported attacks in Khoznavar in Armenia allegedly by Azerbaijan in April, and what representations they have made to the government of Azerbaijan to protect civilian lives and infrastructure.

Answer: We are aware of reporting that alleges ceasefire violations and we are following the situation closely. The UK government welcomes Armenia and Azerbaijan's agreement on a peace deal and urges them to sign it as soon as possible, to provide security and stability to the region. We continue to urge both sides to refrain from rhetoric or action that could undermine prospects for peace. The Minister of State, Stephen Doughty, underlined our support for a long-lasting peace deal with Armenian Foreign Minister Mirzoyan on 11 April at the Antalya Diplomatic Forum, in a call with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Bayramov on 29 April and in a meeting with Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister Yalchin Rafiyev on 30 April.

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