OIC recognizes legitimacy of Azerbaijan's decision to establish checkpoint on Lachin road

The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) recognized the legitimacy of Azerbaijan's decision to establish a border checkpoint on the Lachin road, Report informs, citing the OIC.

The OIC General Secretariat recognizes as legitimate the decision and step of Azerbaijan to establish a border checkpoint on its sovereign territory following the principles and norms of international law in response to security threats. In this matter, the General Secretariat refers to the tripartite statement signed by the leaders of Azerbaijan, Armenia and Russia on November 10, 2020.

Meanwhile, the OIC calls on Armenia to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan. The OIC noted that ensuring border security is a national security task for the Azerbaijani government, as well as a requirement of the rule of law.

At the 49th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the OIC, held in Nouakchott (Mauritania), and previous sessions, the General Secretariat again called on Azerbaijan and Armenia to normalize relations based on mutual recognition and respect.