ArmInfo.Armenia, represented by RA Deputy Foreign Minister Artak Apitonyan, took part in the 37th online meeting of the Francophonie Ministerial Conference.
As the press service of the RA MFA told ArmInfo, Apitonyan touched upon the challenges the world faced against the background of the Covid-19 epidemic, as well as its impact on such spheres as healthcare, economy, social sphere and education.
He also presented a resolution proposed by Armenia as the country chairing the Francophonie summit entitled "Living Together in the Covid-19 Pandemic and Post-Coronavirus World."
Apitonyan also spoke about the military aggression unleashed by Azerbaijan on September 27 with the support of Turkey, despite the UN Secretary General's call for peace and security during the epidemic. The Deputy Foreign Minister reported on the large number of victims, thousands of refugees, the destruction of the civil infrastructure in Artsakh, the dangers threatening the Armenian cultural heritage, violations of international humanitarian law and war crimes committed by Azerbaijan.
It was noted that the trilateral statement signed on November 9 was intended, first of all, to stop hostilities, to ensure the implementation of security measures, and it was emphasized that during the ongoing negotiations within the framework of the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs the issue of the future status of Artsakh with respect for the right of the people of Artsakh to self-determination.
During the online session, issues related to the fight against terrorism were also raised, in particular, the participation of Syrian mercenary terrorists from Turkey in the unleashed aggression against Artsakh.