News - G7 countries urge Armenia, Azerbaijan to remain fully committed to peace process

The foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) nations have called on Armenia and Azerbaijan to remain fully committed to the peace process based on the principles of non-use of force and the inviolability, according to the G7 FMs’ meeting communiqué released Friday. "We urge Armenia and Azerbaijan to remain fully committed to the peace process to achieve a dignified and durable peace based on the principles of non-use of force, respect for sovereignty, the inviolability of borders, and territorial integrity," the statement reads, in part. Also, the G7 countries emphasized that the further escalation of the conflict would be unacceptable. "We call on Azerbaijan to fully comply with its obligations under international humanitarian law and encourage appropriate steps to ensure the safe, dignified, and sustainable return of refugees and displaced persons wishing to come back to their homes," the G7 FMs added in their statement. In addition, the “G7 and its members are ready to facilitate further constructive contacts at all levels, notably within the established negotiating frameworks provided by the EU and the USA.”