Moscow Ready to Create Conditions for UNESCO's Activities in Artsakh, Lavrov Says

Moscow is prepared to create conditions for UNESCO regarding the preservation of cultural heritage in Artsakh, stated Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during a meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.

“UNESCO is the responsible organization for the preservation of international cultural heritage and is also interested in participating in these efforts. We are ready to support the creation of conditions to make this possible. Of course, we must consider the agreements and the positions of the parties involved,” Lavrov noted.

“Among the issues related to addressing the humanitarian consequences of the war, you mentioned the prisoners of war and preventing any abuses related to historical heritage. We wish to assist in resolving all these matters constructively,” he emphasized.

The minister also stated that Russia will continue its contribution to ensuring that the agreements between the leaders of Russia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia regarding Nagorno-Karabakh are implemented in conditions conducive to a