Russian President Vladimir Putin has promised that his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev will provide unimpeded access to monuments and shrines in Nagorno-Karabakh for both Azerbaijanis and Armenians. According to Gadin.Net, this was reported by RIA Novosti. "The same applies to historical, cultural and religious heritage sites.
"I spoke with Ilham Aliyev, who is of the opinion that the Azerbaijani government will take control of everything and ensure the access of Armenian and Azerbaijani representatives to these religious sites," Putin said. The Russian leader also addressed a meeting on the peacekeeping operation in Nagorno-Karabakh, where he addressed Lieutenant General Rustam Muradova, who led the operation: "One of them - one of the oldest Christian monasteries - is under your control. Here, too, it is necessary to provide access to both Armenians and Azerbaijanis. There are Christians in Azerbaijan as well, and this is one of the ancient Christian churches. All this must be taken into account and the necessary working regime must be established in contact with both sides. "