The Security Council discusses the situation between Armenia and Azerbaijan

Al-Anbat Mahmoud Alayyat 

The UN Security Council held on Tuesday a session on developments between Armenia and Azerbaijan, during which members listened to a briefing from the Assistant Secretary-General for the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and the Department for Peace Operations, Miroslav Jenka, warning of the outbreak of renewed conflicts between the two parties that may affect the entire South Caucasus region.

 The situation remains fragile with the two sides regularly exchanging accusations of ceasefire violations, Jenka said, but he expressed hope for progress in the ongoing diplomatic efforts after his office witnessed several high-level diplomatic initiatives in recent months.

The UN official commended all the ongoing engagement and mediation efforts and encouraged close coordination to ensure maximum effectiveness, adding that "the UN will continue to engage with all relevant actors and stakeholders, and support the ongoing peace efforts."

The UN official revealed that the United Nations has no representation in the Lachin corridor, nor in the areas under the jurisdiction of the Russian peacekeeping forces, and is not in a position to verify or confirm the various claims and allegations, calling for "allowing the population, especially the needy, to travel freely and obtain services."  essential, facilitating and ensuring safe passage through the corridor.