Politics

In the region, the Armenian people continue to face existential threat; Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia

On December 12, RA Minister of Foreign Affairs Ararat Mirzoyan received Alice Wairimu Nderitu, Special Adviser of the UN Secretary-General on Genocide Prevention, who is in Armenia to participate in the 4th Global Forum "Against the Crime of Genocide."

The interlocutors expressed satisfaction with the ongoing cooperation between Armenia and the Office of the Special Adviser, aimed at preventing genocides and promoting the global fight against xenophobia and discrimination. In this regard, the "Prevention of Genocide" resolution initiated by Armenia and presented every two years within the framework of the Human Rights Council was highlighted.

Ararat Mirzoyan and Alice Wairimu Nderitu exchanged ideas on the fourth Global Forum, "Against the Crime of Genocide," which this year is dedicated to preventing genocides in the context of new technologies. The importance of holding the forum was emphasized, considering that new technologies can contribute to the prevention of genocide and other crimes but at the same time can be used as a tool to commit further crimes.

During the meeting, the RA Foreign Minister emphasized that the Armenian people in the region continue to face existential threats. He considered the incitement of identity-based hatred inadmissible at the highest political level in Azerbaijan, which significantly undermines efforts to establish security and peace in the region. Referring to Azerbaijan's attempts to close the Lachin Corridor, Minister Mirzoyan emphasized that it is one of the clear manifestations of the policy of ethnic cleansing carried out by Azerbaijan.