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12 October 2023
Tabled by Mr Samad SEYIDOV, Mr Rafael HUSEYNOV, Ms Sevinj FATALIYEVA, Ms Nigar ARPADARAI, Mr Erkin GADIRLI, Mr Fazil MUSTAFA, Mr Asim MOLLAZADA
In the draft resolution, paragraph 1, first sentence, replace the words "strongly condemns the military operation launched by the Azerbaijani army in Nagorno-Karabakh", with the following words:
"regrets that despite the agreement reached in the Trilateral Statement of November 2020, the armed forces of Armenia were not withdrawn from the Karabakh region of Azerbaijan, and this source of constant threat led to the deadly escalation"
12 October 2023
Tabled by Mr Ruben RUBINYAN, Ms Arusyak JULHAKYAN, Ms Hripsime GRIGORYAN, Mr Vladimir VARDANYAN, Ms Sona GHAZARYAN
In the draft resolution, paragraph 1, second and third sentences, replace the words "Azerbaijan. It underlines that this entails the responsibility of this country", with the following words:
"Azerbaijan, which in any case can certainly not be misinterpreted and used as a licence for a military operation leading to the mass exodus of Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh. On the contrary, the Assembly underlines that this entails the responsibility of Azerbaijan"
12 October 2023
Tabled by Mr Samad SEYIDOV, Mr Rafael HUSEYNOV, Ms Sevinj FATALIYEVA, Ms Nigar ARPADARAI, Mr Erkin GADIRLI, Mr Fazil MUSTAFA, Mr Asim MOLLAZADA
In the draft resolution, paragraph 2, first sentence, after the words "took place after", add the following words:
"a failure of diplomatic efforts to address the illegal military presence in the sovereign territory of Azerbaijan and"
12 October 2023
Tabled by Mr Samad SEYIDOV, Mr Fazil MUSTAFA, Mr Asim MOLLAZADA, Mr Rafael HUSEYNOV, Ms Sevinj FATALIYEVA, Ms Nigar ARPADARAI, Mr Erkin GADIRLI
In the draft resolution, paragraph 2, first sentence, replace the words "the only road allowing it to reach Armenia and the rest of the world" with the following words:
"and a delay from using alternative routes, including the Aghdam road"
12 October 2023
Tabled by Mr Ruben RUBINYAN, Mr Armen GEVORGYAN , Mr Armen RUSTAMYAN, Ms Arusyak JULHAKYAN, Ms Hripsime GRIGORYAN, Mr Vladimir VARDANYAN
Votes: 54 in favor 18 against 4 abstentions
In the draft resolution, at the end of paragraph 2, add the following sentence:
"In this context, the Assembly recalls the most recent decision of the European Court of Human Rights of 22 September 2023 to indicate interim measures under Rule 39 of its Rules in respect of Azerbaijan and urges Azerbaijan to implement them without further delay."
12 October 2023
Tabled by Mr Samad SEYIDOV, Mr Fazil MUSTAFA, Mr Asim MOLLAZADA, Mr Rafael HUSEYNOV, Ms Sevinj FATALIYEVA, Ms Nigar ARPADARAI, Mr Erkin GADIRLI
Votes: 50 in favor 19 against 7 abstentions
In the draft resolution, paragraph 3, first sentence, after the words "was emerging,", add the following words:
"the situation escalated following the killing of Azerbaijani civilians and law enforcement personnel in a mine explosion and"
12 October 2023
Tabled by Mr Samad SEYIDOV, Mr Fazil MUSTAFA, Mr Rafael HUSEYNOV, Ms Sevinj FATALIYEVA, Ms Nigar ARPADARAI, Mr Erkin GADIRLI, Mr Asim MOLLAZADA
Votes: 62 in favor 11 against 4 abstentions
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 7, insert the following paragraph:
"The Assembly notes the assurances given by the Republic of Azerbaijan that the rights and freedoms of the Armenian residents will be ensured in line with its Constitution and applicable international obligations, including those mentioned above. The Assembly notes the plans of the government of the Republic of Azerbaijan with respect to the reintegration of Armenian residents and ensuring their rights, including in such areas as security, socio-economic development and religious, cultural and linguistic rights."
12 October 2023
Tabled by Mr Samad SEYIDOV, Mr Rafael HUSEYNOV, Ms Sevinj FATALIYEVA, Ms Nigar ARPADARAI, Mr Erkin GADIRLI, Mr Fazil MUSTAFA, Mr Asim MOLLAZADA
Votes: 48 in favor 23 against 5 abstentions
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 7, insert the following paragraph:
"The Assembly welcomes the invitation by Azerbaijan to the United Nations to visit the region and notes the preliminary conclusion of the United Nations Mission that took place on 1 October 2023. It also welcomes the planned visit by the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights to Azerbaijan, including its Karabakh region, and the co-operation of the Azerbaijani authorities to facilitate this visit."
12 October 2023
Tabled by Mr Ruben RUBINYAN, Mr Armen GEVORGYAN , Mr Armen RUSTAMYAN, Ms Arusyak JULHAKYAN, Ms Hripsime GRIGORYAN, Mr Vladimir VARDANYAN
Votes: 51 in favor 20 against 7 abstentions
In the draft resolution, paragraph 9, first sentence, replace the word "fear", with the following words:
"threat of physical extinction, a long-standing policy of hatred in Azerbaijan towards Armenians"
12 October 2023
Tabled by Mr Samad SEYIDOV, Mr Rafael HUSEYNOV, Ms Sevinj FATALIYEVA, Ms Nigar ARPADARAI, Mr Erkin GADIRLI, Mr Fazil MUSTAFA, Mr Asim MOLLAZADA
Votes: 42 in favor 23 against 10 abstentions
In the draft resolution, paragraph 9, after the first sentence, add the following sentence:
"The Assembly also notes that the relevant independent bodies present on the ground, such as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, have not recorded incidences of mistreatment by Azerbaijani authorities of Armenians leaving for Armenia."
12 October 2023
Tabled by Mr Samad SEYIDOV, Mr Rafael HUSEYNOV, Ms Sevinj FATALIYEVA, Ms Nigar ARPADARAI, Mr Erkin GADIRLI, Mr Fazil MUSTAFA, Mr Asim MOLLAZADA
In the draft resolution, replace paragraph 10 with the following paragraph:
"The Assembly deeply regrets the human tragedies that have unfolded in the region over the last three decades, including those resulting from the collective failure of the international community to assume its responsibility and address in a timely fashion the blatant violation of international law, in particular the occupation of the Azerbaijani territories and the massive displacement of civilian populations."
12 October 2023
Tabled by Mr Samad SEYIDOV, Mr Rafael HUSEYNOV, Ms Sevinj FATALIYEVA, Ms Nigar ARPADARAI, Mr Erkin GADIRLI, Mr Fazil MUSTAFA, Mr Asim MOLLAZADA
If adopted, amendments 9, 8 falls.
In the draft resolution, paragraph 11, delete the second, third and fourth sentences.
12 October 2023
Tabled by Mr Ruben RUBINYAN, Mr Armen GEVORGYAN , Mr Armen RUSTAMYAN, Ms Arusyak JULHAKYAN, Ms Hripsime GRIGORYAN, Mr Vladimir VARDANYAN
Falls if amendment 26 is adopted.
In the draft resolution, paragraph 11, second sentence, replace the words "allegations and reasonable suspicion" with the following words:
"credible assertions"
12 October 2023
Tabled by Mr Ruben RUBINYAN, Ms Arusyak JULHAKYAN, Ms Hripsime GRIGORYAN, Mr Vladimir VARDANYAN, Ms Sona GHAZARYAN
Falls if amendment 26 is adopted.
Votes: 52 in favor 16 against 4 abstentions
In the draft resolution, paragraph 11, at the end of the third sentence, add the following words:
"in accordance with the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and general international law"
12 October 2023
Tabled by Mr Max LUCKS, Mr Arminas LYDEKA, Mr George PAPANDREOU, Mr Emanuelis ZINGERIS, Mr Jeremy CORBYN, Mr Simon MOUTQUIN, Ms Heike ENGELHARDT
Votes: 33 in favor 35 against 8 abstentions
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 11, insert the following paragraph:
"The Assembly further notes that Azerbaijan has not yet recognised the Armenian genocide of 1915. The Assembly calls on member States to support the affected Armenian population in light of the States' commitment to prevent a reoccurrence of such crimes, in line with the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. The Assembly recalls that the public condoning, denial, trivialisation or justification of the crime of genocide, crimes against humanity, or war crimes as established by international criminal tribunal, and directed against a group of persons or a member of such a group as defined by reference to race, colour, religion, descent or national or ethnic origin (including Roma), sexual orientation, and gender identity, constitute a threat to the values of the Council of Europe. The Assembly invites member States to share their experience in dealing with past historical events in the spirit of the Statute and values of the Council of Europe, in order to prevent such tragic human rights violations from occurring in the future."
12 October 2023
Tabled by Mr Samad SEYIDOV, Mr Fazil MUSTAFA, Mr Asim MOLLAZADA, Mr Rafael HUSEYNOV, Ms Sevinj FATALIYEVA, Ms Nigar ARPADARAI, Mr Erkin GADIRLI
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 11, insert the following paragraph:
"The Assembly welcomes the swift actions taken by the government of Azerbaijan in providing humanitarian aid and restoring key public services, such as healthcare systems to help meet the needs of Armenian residents, as well as the establishment of direct dialogue between the central Azerbaijani government and local ethnic Armenians".
12 October 2023
Tabled by Mr Samad SEYIDOV, Mr Fazil MUSTAFA, Mr Asim MOLLAZADA, Mr Rafael HUSEYNOV, Ms Sevinj FATALIYEVA, Ms Nigar ARPADARAI, Mr Erkin GADIRLI
In the draft resolution, paragraph 13, second sentence, replace the words ", the Assembly calls on Azerbaijan to do everything within its power to demonstrate its willingness to live in peace with its neighbour, Armenia", with the following words:
", the Assembly calls on Azerbaijan and Armenia to do everything within their power to demonstrate their willingness to live in peace as neighbours"
12 October 2023
Tabled by Mr Ruben RUBINYAN, Mr Armen GEVORGYAN , Mr Armen RUSTAMYAN, Ms Arusyak JULHAKYAN, Ms Hripsime GRIGORYAN, Mr Vladimir VARDANYAN
In the draft resolution, paragraph 13, after the third sentence, add the following sentence:
"The Assembly calls for greater regional co-operation and for the opening of regional connectivity links based on full respect of countries' sovereignty, territorial integrity and jurisdiction, as well as on the principles of equality and reciprocity."
12 October 2023
Tabled by Mr Ruben RUBINYAN, Mr Armen GEVORGYAN , Mr Armen RUSTAMYAN, Ms Arusyak JULHAKYAN, Ms Hripsime GRIGORYAN, Mr Vladimir VARDANYAN
In the draft resolution, paragraph 13, last sentence, replace the word "corridor" with the following word:
"link"
12 October 2023
Tabled by Mr Ruben RUBINYAN, Ms Arusyak JULHAKYAN, Ms Hripsime GRIGORYAN, Mr Vladimir VARDANYAN, Ms Sona GHAZARYAN
In the draft resolution, at the end of paragraph 13, add the following sentence:
"In this context, the Assembly supports all efforts directed towards the normalisation of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, based on mutual recognition of sovereignty, inviolability of borders and territorial integrity, on the basis of the 1991 Almaty Declaration."
12 October 2023
Tabled by Mr Samad SEYIDOV, Mr Rafael HUSEYNOV, Ms Sevinj FATALIYEVA, Ms Nigar ARPADARAI, Mr Erkin GADIRLI, Mr Fazil MUSTAFA, Mr Asim MOLLAZADA
In the draft resolution, paragraph 14, first sentence, replace the words "Azerbaijan to create the climate of trust and material conditions for the Armenians of this region" with the following words:
"Azerbaijan and Armenia to create the climate of trust and material conditions for all persons displaced due to the conflict"
12 October 2023
Tabled by Mr Samad SEYIDOV, Mr Rafael HUSEYNOV, Ms Sevinj FATALIYEVA, Ms Nigar ARPADARAI, Mr Erkin GADIRLI, Mr Fazil MUSTAFA, Mr Asim MOLLAZADA
In the draft resolution, paragraph 14, second and third sentences, replace the words "It should indeed take active steps to encourage and reassure them to do so. This involves gaining their confidence in the willingness of Azerbaijan" with the following words:
"They should indeed take active steps to encourage and reassure them to do so. This involves gaining their confidence in the willingness of Azerbaijan and Armenia"
12 October 2023
Tabled by Mr Samad SEYIDOV, Mr Fazil MUSTAFA, Mr Asim MOLLAZADA, Mr Rafael HUSEYNOV, Ms Sevinj FATALIYEVA, Ms Nigar ARPADARAI, Mr Erkin GADIRLI
In the draft resolution, paragraph 14, last sentence, delete the following words:
"Armenia and"
12 October 2023
Tabled by Mr Ruben RUBINYAN, Mr Armen GEVORGYAN , Mr Armen RUSTAMYAN, Ms Arusyak JULHAKYAN, Ms Hripsime GRIGORYAN, Mr Vladimir VARDANYAN
Votes: 52 in favor 21 against 5 abstentions
In the draft resolution, paragraph 15, last sentence, after the words "extend its protection to the", add the following word:
"Armenian"
12 October 2023
Tabled by Mr Samad SEYIDOV, Mr Fazil MUSTAFA, Mr Asim MOLLAZADA, Mr Rafael HUSEYNOV, Ms Sevinj FATALIYEVA, Ms Nigar ARPADARAI, Mr Erkin GADIRLI
In the draft resolution, replace paragraph 16 with the following paragraph:
"Undoubtedly, a process of transitional justice to address the crimes which were perpetrated in the nineties and during the 2020 war will be indispensable to ensure durable and sustainable peace in the region and between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and the Assembly considers that such a process, while complex, may prove more fruitful in restoring confidence than aggressive actions, rhetoric or the too-hasty instigation of criminal proceedings against those suspected of association with the separatist movement."
12 October 2023
Tabled by Mr Ruben RUBINYAN, Mr Armen GEVORGYAN , Mr Armen RUSTAMYAN, Ms Arusyak JULHAKYAN, Ms Hripsime GRIGORYAN, Mr Vladimir VARDANYAN
In the draft resolution, at the end of paragraph 19, add the following sentence:
"In this context the Assembly calls on Azerbaijan to refrain from hate speech, in particular unacceptable language and rhetoric employed by members of the government of Azerbaijan in relation to members of the Armenian population, and to contribute to building a climate of tolerance and mutual respect."
12 October 2023
Tabled by Mr Max LUCKS, Mr Arminas LYDEKA, Mr Jeremy CORBYN, Mr Simon MOUTQUIN, Ms Heike ENGELHARDT
In the draft resolution, paragraph 21, after the first sentence, add the following sentence:
"Due to the severity of the current humanitarian crises for the Armenian people in the region, the Assembly calls on member States to provide special protection to Armenian diasporas affected by persecution, as well as to consider the use of measures such as the re-evaluation of current trade agreements and sanctions in order to urge Azerbaijan to comply with its international obligations as defined by the Council of Europe."
12 October 2023
Tabled by Mr Theodoros ROUSOPOULOS, Mr Frank SCHWABE, Mr Iulian BULAI, Mr Pablo HISPÁN, Ms Carmen LEYTE, Mr Bertrand BOUYX, Mr Claude KERN, Mr Bruno STUDER
Votes: 50 in favor 22 against 3 abstentions
In the draft resolution, at the end of paragraph 21, add the following words:
"and challenge the credentials of the Azerbaijani delegation at its first part-session of 2024".
12 October 2023
Tabled by Mr Samad SEYIDOV, Mr Rafael HUSEYNOV, Ms Sevinj FATALIYEVA, Ms Nigar ARPADARAI, Mr Erkin GADIRLI, Mr Fazil MUSTAFA, Mr Asim MOLLAZADA
In the title of the draft resolution, replace the word "Nagorno-Karabakh" with the following words:
"the Karabakh region of Azerbaijan"
12 October 2023
Tabled by Mr Samad SEYIDOV, Mr Fazil MUSTAFA, Mr Asim MOLLAZADA, Mr Rafael HUSEYNOV, Ms Sevinj FATALIYEVA, Ms Nigar ARPADARAI, Mr Erkin GADIRLI
In the draft recommendation, paragraph 1, first and second sentences, delete the following words:
"in the months before and immediately after the military operation launched by Azerbaijan on 19 September 2023. It is deeply concerned by a situation which seems, at the very least, to invite suspicions of many aspects of ethnic cleansing."
12 October 2023
Tabled by Mr Samad SEYIDOV, Mr Fazil MUSTAFA, Mr Asim MOLLAZADA, Mr Rafael HUSEYNOV, Ms Sevinj FATALIYEVA, Ms Nigar ARPADARAI, Mr Erkin GADIRLI
In the draft recommendation, replace paragraph 2 with the following paragraph:
"Regretting that the commitment undertaken by Armenia and Azerbaijan when they joined the Council of Europe to peacefully settle the conflict in this region was not realised, the Assembly believes that it is not too late for these member States of the Council of Europe to redress the situation."
12 October 2023
Tabled by Mr Samad SEYIDOV, Mr Rafael HUSEYNOV, Ms Nigar ARPADARAI, Ms Sevinj FATALIYEVA, Mr Erkin GADIRLI, Mr Fazil MUSTAFA, Mr Asim MOLLAZADA
In the draft recommendation, paragraph 3, first sentence, replace the words "fact-finding mission to Azerbaijan as swiftly as possible, with the aim of assessing and outlining the measures to be put in place to protect the rights of the Armenians of this region" with the following words:
"fact-finding mission to Armenia and Azerbaijan as swiftly as possible, with the aim of assessing and outlining the measures to be put in place to protect the rights of displaced persons"
12 October 2023
Tabled by Mr Samad SEYIDOV, Mr Rafael HUSEYNOV, Ms Nigar ARPADARAI, Ms Sevinj FATALIYEVA, Mr Erkin GADIRLI, Mr Fazil MUSTAFA, Mr Asim MOLLAZADA
In the draft recommendation, paragraph 3, last sentence, delete the following words:
", in particular in Azerbaijan"
12 October 2023
Tabled by Mr Frank SCHWABE, Mr Iulian BULAI, Mr Theodoros ROUSOPOULOS, Mr Pablo HISPÁN, Ms Carmen LEYTE, Mr Bertrand BOUYX, Mr Claude KERN, Mr Bruno STUDER
Votes: 50 in favor 19 against 6 abstentions
In the draft recommendation, after paragraph 3, insert the following paragraph:
"The Assembly also calls on the Committee of Ministers to establish country monitoring for Azerbaijan under its 1994 Declaration on compliance with commitments accepted by member States of the Council of Europe."
12 October 2023
Tabled by Mr Iulian BULAI, Mr Frank SCHWABE, Mr Theodoros ROUSOPOULOS, Ms Carmen LEYTE, Mr Bertrand BOUYX, Mr Claude KERN, Mr Bruno STUDER
Votes: 50 in favor 23 against 2 abstentions
In the draft recommendation, after paragraph 3, insert the following paragraph:
"The Assembly also calls on the Committee of Ministers to consider initiating the joint complementary procedure in response to a serious violation by Azerbaijan of its Statutory and accession commitments."
12 October 2023
Tabled by Mr Ruben RUBINYAN, Mr Armen GEVORGYAN , Mr Armen RUSTAMYAN, Ms Arusyak JULHAKYAN, Ms Hripsime GRIGORYAN, Mr Vladimir VARDANYAN
Votes: 50 in favor 19 against 5 abstentions
In the draft recommendation, paragraph 4, replace the words "Armenians from Azerbaijan" with the following words:
"Armenian refugees"
12 October 2023
Tabled by Mr Ruben RUBINYAN, Mr Armen GEVORGYAN , Mr Armen RUSTAMYAN, Ms Arusyak JULHAKYAN, Ms Hripsime GRIGORYAN, Mr Vladimir VARDANYAN
In the draft recommendation, at the end of paragraph 5, add the following sentence:
"The Assembly requests the Committee of Ministers to examine closely whether Azerbaijan's actions towards the population of Nagorno-Karabakh are in conformity with its Statutory obligations, with a view to initiating a complementary joint procedure between the Committee of Ministers and the Parliamentary Assembly in response to a serious violation by Azerbaijan of its Statutory obligations."
12 October 2023
Tabled by Mr Samad SEYIDOV, Mr Fazil MUSTAFA, Mr Asim MOLLAZADA, Mr Rafael HUSEYNOV, Ms Sevinj FATALIYEVA, Ms Nigar ARPADARAI, Mr Erkin GADIRLI
In the title of the draft recommendation, replace the word "Nagorno-Karabakh" with the following words:
"the Karabakh region of Azerbaijan"