OIC supports Azerbaijan's position on Alchin road, warns Armenia

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) General Secretariat has welcomed the facilitation provided by Azerbaijan to use the Lachin road for medical purposes by the Armenian residents and its proposal to use the Aghdam-Khankandi route for the transportation of larger cargo.

The organisation has made the remarks in a statement, in which it noted that the OIC recognises the legitimate decisions by Azerbaijan to establish border checkpoints on its territory, in response to security threats and in line with principles and norms of International Law, Caliber.Az reports per the organisation’s website.

“Such initiatives would further contribute to the reintegration of the residents into Azerbaijani society,” the statement read.

The General Secretariat called on Armenia to refrain from any provocative actions and support the utilisation of “Aghdam-Khankandi” as well as other routes proposed by Azerbaijan to meet the needs of the Armenian population.

The OIC General Secretariat underscored the need to move forward on the path of peace and to take necessary steps to strengthen security and stability in the region.