New York

14 December 2022

Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on the Lachin corridor [Armenia/Azerbaijan] 

Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General

The Secretary-General is following with concern the ongoing developments around the Lachin corridor. The Secretary-General urges the sides to de-escalate tensions and to ensure freedom and security of movement along the corridor, in line with the previously reached agreements. The Secretary-General reiterates his support to the ongoing mediation efforts in the region.