"Recently, we have seen once again that Armenia does not intend to leave these lands voluntarily. We have seen once again that during these 30 years, Armenia simply wanted to gain time, to imitate in the negotiations and to perpetuate the status quo. Unfortunately, the international mediators were not able to put the necessary pressure on the occupying power, or did not want to do so. Otherwise, the four resolutions of the UN Security Council would not remain on paper. "
The statement came from President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev during a meeting with the leadership of the Defense Ministry and commanders of the units located in the frontline.
He said that a few days ago the co-chairs held a meeting of the UN Security Council:
"A document was put forward at the meeting that did not satisfy us and meant to draw a line under the resolutions adopted in 1993," he said. We strongly objected to this. This is another manifestation of injustice, another manifestation of double standards. The resolutions adopted in 1993 express a clear position on the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan. Resolutions adopted in 1993 demand the complete, immediate and unconditional withdrawal of the Armenian armed forces from the occupied territories. The draft presented these days does not contain these provisions.
In short, this step is assessed as another provocation against Azerbaijan. We have raised our voices, and I am glad that some of the members of the Security Council have objected to this. Although they were pressured by major powers. However, these countries are members of the Non-Aligned Movement, which is currently chaired by Azerbaijan. Their support for Azerbaijan is, of course, highly appreciated and shows that there is a high level of solidarity within the Non-Aligned Movement. In short, this political step failed, no document was adopted, and I think this is our next political victory. Just as we win on the battlefield, we win in the political arena. Just as we drive the enemy off the battlefield, we also respond to the provocative steps of the enemy's supporters.