Even in light of the UN visit, there is a strong need for a longer-term, independent international monitoring mission in Nagorno-Karabakh, said Vedant Patel, Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State during the press briefing on 3 October.
“You’ve seen us, over the course of this past week and beyond, reiterate our call for a longer-term, independent, international monitoring mission in Nagorno-Karabakh to provide transparency and reassurances that the rights and securities of ethnic Armenians will be protected, particularly for those who may wish to return, and for the protection of cultural heritage sites, which all of course is in line with Azerbaijan’s public statements and their international obligations as well”, Patel said.
He noted that Russian military presence in Nagorno-Karabakh continues to be “concerning”. However, according to the deputy spokesperson, the United States is going to continue to remain focused on engaging with Azerbaijani and Armenian leadership to continue to have a dignified and durable peace.
To remind, the UN mission visited Nagorno-Karabakh on Sunday, October 4, and issued the statement on the next day.
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