Azerbaijani Ombudsman informs Moldovan Speaker about Armenia's war crimes

Azerbaijan’s Human Rights Commissioner (Ombudswoman) Sabina Aliyeva has said that landmines planted by Armenia on Azerbaijan’s liberated lands continue to claim the lives of servicemen and civilians.

Aliyeva made the statement at a meeting with the Moldovan Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu at a meeting in Chisinau, Report informs.

She noted that even though the Azerbaijani side has repeatedly demanded reliable maps of minefields on the liberated territories, Armenia's refusal to provide them once again testifies to the interest of this country in killing innocent people, disregard for the norms of international humanitarian law.

Providing detailed information on the war crimes committed by Armenia in Azerbaijani lands, the Ombudswoman noted that the fate of about 4,000 Azerbaijanis missing during the First Garabagh War (1988-1994) remains unknown to this day. Such facts are direct proof of the war crimes committed by Armenia against Azerbaijan, cases of direct violation of the norms and principles of international law.

Noting the high level of the bilateral political dialogue, Grosu said that his country has always been by Azerbaijan's side in its just struggle, adding that Moldova closely follows the events taking place in Azerbaijan.

"There are close ties and fruitful cooperation between Moldova and Azerbaijan in various fields. They are based on common values, commitment to peace and stability, which we share. We want to strengthen these ties," Grosu emphasised.

Other issues of mutual interest were also discussed at the meeting.

Azerbaijani Ambassador to Moldova Gudsi Osmanov also participated in the discussions.

Aliyeva is on a visit to Chisinau to participate in an international conference dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the creation of the Office of the Public Defender of Moldova. During the visit, the Azerbaijani ombudsman will hold several bilateral meetings.