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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Nagorno-Karabakh

Tuesday 31 January 2023 · 3 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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Answered 1 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • We seek a return to negotiation and a peaceful settlement.
  • The Start Fund has activated a 350,000 response to support those affected by the developing situation.
  • We are pressing for a return to negotiations and a peaceful settlement, and the Minister will travel to the region to make this point.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Rupa Huq Lab Ealing Central and Acton
Foreign Affairs
Context

The Lachin corridor has been blocked for 50 days, leading to a humanitarian crisis including malnutrition and lack of medical supplies. Human rights abuses have also been reported.

Question

What diplomatic steps are being taken to support the reopening of the Lachin corridor? Why is there an expectation that Azerbaijan's internal investigation will produce meaningful results when international oversight is needed?

Answer from Leo Docherty

We seek a return to negotiation and a peaceful settlement. The Start Fund has activated a £350,000 response to support those affected by the developing situation.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific commitment for independent international solutions was not provided.

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Q2 Rupa Huq Lab Ealing Central and Acton
Foreign Affairs
Context

The Lachin corridor has been blocked for 50 days, placing children at risk of malnutrition due to lack of food and medicine. Human rights organizations have reported extrajudicial killings and prisoner abuse.

Question

Why can't we press for international, independent solutions to address the humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh? Can you commit to pressing for such a solution?

Answer from Leo Docherty

We are pressing for a return to negotiations and a peaceful settlement. The Minister will travel to the region in coming months and make this point.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Commitment to international oversight was not provided.

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Q3 John Howell Con
Foreign Affairs
Context

A debate on the situation was held at the Council of Europe where both Azeris and Armenians participated, highlighting complex regional dynamics.

Question

Does he agree that given the involvement of larger powers, any approach must be handled very carefully to avoid destabilizing influences?

Answer from Leo Docherty

Indeed. We are aware of the debate and we hope both sides will return to negotiating with no destabilising influences from outside the region.

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