MFA: Armenia refused to hand over 8 Azerbaijani villages, which are still under occupation

Armenia refused to hand over 8 Azerbaijani villages, which are still under occupation, according to said statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the occasion of November 8 - Victory Day, Report informs.

"Notwithstanding this, once again hindering peace agreement negotiations, continuing military-political provocations, as well as the landmine threat, Armenia chose the path of enduring to menace the peace process, lives of our citizens, restoration and reconstruction work carried out in the region. At the same time, contrary to its obligations, besides not withdrawing the Armenian armed forces which were the main source of threat to peace and security in the region, Armenia continued to support them financially and did not refrain from the illegal transfer of weapons, military equipment, landmines to the territories of Azerbaijan. Armenia also refused to hand over 8 Azerbaijani villages, which are still under occupation," the Foreign Ministry said.