“Dear Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen,

First of all, let me thank the reporter for the report! Terrorism is one of the most significant threats to peace, security and stability, as well as to the enjoyment of human rights and social and economic development. Unfortunately, nowadays we witness more and more cases of terroristic attacks which break lives of many innocent people. In fact, if the problems seem not to affect us directly, that doesn’t mean any of us is guaranteed from those kinds of terrible cases.

Until now the victims of terrorism continue to struggle to have their voices heard, have their needs supported and their rights protected. Victims often feel forgotten and neglected once the immediate aftermath of a terrorist attack fades, which can have profound consequences for them. Victims can only recover and cope with their trauma through long-term multi-dimensional support, including physical, psychological, moral, social and financial, in order to heal and live with dignity.

Until now the victims of terrorism continue to struggle to have their voices heard, have their needs supported and their rights upheld. Victims often feel forgotten and neglected once the immediate aftermath of a terrorist attack fades, which can have profound consequences for them. Victims can only recover and face their trauma through long-term multi-dimensional support, including physical, psychological, moral, social and financial, in order to heal and live with dignity.

We mostly witness the cases of terrorism in the war time period. The case of Syria is vivid example of that. At the same time as my Armenian colleagues have already mentioned in four day April war in Nagorno Karabakh initiated by Azerbaijani Government, we also witnessed obvious and documented acts of terrorism from Azerbaijani army. Civilians can’t and shouldn’t become targeted even in the most severe war times, however it still happens. Though, according to Geneva conventions acts of terrorism and violence against peaceful civilians are prohibited even in war times.

We can’t stay indifferent towards such actions, they should be harshly condemned and necessary preventive measures should be undertaken. That’s also why this report is very important.

To sum up I would just shortly respond to my Azerbaijani colleagues - by forging the history you can’t change the reality, and the reality is Nagorno Karabakh or Artsakh belongs to people who live and will always live on the land they belong to and their ancestors belonged to from ancient times. They have already proved many times that they are able to protect their security and their right to live from Azerbaijani aggression by all possible means.”