Canada urges both sides to refrain immediately from using force, to respect the ceasefire and protect civilians

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement:
“Canada is concerned by the violence along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border.

“Alongside the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe’s Minsk Group, Canada urges both sides to refrain immediately from using force, to respect the ceasefire and protect civilians.

“A resolution to this conflict must take into account the Helsinki Final Act, in particular the principles of non-use of force, territorial integrity and self-determination.”