Trilateral Statement of the leaders of Azerbaijan, Russian Federation and Armenia

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Country/entity
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Nagorno-Karabakh
Region
Europe and Eurasia
Europe and Eurasia
Europe and Eurasia
Agreement name
Trilateral Statement of the leaders of Azerbaijan, Russian Federation and Armenia
Date
31 Oct 2022
Agreement status
Multiparty signed/agreed
Interim arrangement
Yes
Agreement/conflict level
Interstate/interstate conflict ( Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict (1991 - ) )
Stage
Implementation/renegotiation
Conflict nature
Territory
Peace process
Armenia-Azerbaijan-Nagorno Karabakh: OSCE Minsk Process
Parties
Page 2. President of the Republic of Azerbaijan I. G. Alityev.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, N. V. Pashinyan.
Third parties
Page 2. Agreement witnessed by: President of the Russian Federation, V. V. Putin.
Description
Agreement reaffirming commitment to implement previous tri-lateral statements, including ceasefire.

Agreement document
AM_AZ_221031_Trilateral Statement of the leaders of Azerbaijan, Russian.pdf | Download PDF
Agreement document (original language)
AM_AZ_221031_Trilateral Statement of the leaders of Azerbaijan, Russian.pdf | Download PDF

Groups

Children/youth
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Disabled persons
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Elderly/age
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Migrant workers
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Racial/ethnic/national group
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Religious groups
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Indigenous people
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Other groups
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Refugees/displaced persons
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Social class
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Gender

Women, girls and gender
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Men and boys
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LGBTI
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Family
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State definition

Nature of state (general)
Page 1, para 4. [We] agreed to refrain from the use of force or the threat of its use, to discuss and resolve all problematic issues solely on the basis of mutual recognition of sovereignty, territorial integrity and inviolability of borders in accordance with the UN Charter and the Alma-Ata Declaration of 1991.
State configuration
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Self determination
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Referendum
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State symbols
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Independence/secession
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Accession/unification
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Border delimitation
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Cross-border provision
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Governance

Political institutions (new or reformed)
No specific mention.
Elections
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Electoral commission
No specific mention.
Political parties reform
No specific mention.
Civil society
No specific mention.
Traditional/religious leaders
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Public administration
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Constitution
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Power sharing

Political power sharing
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Territorial power sharing
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Economic power sharing
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Military power sharing
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Human rights and equality

Human rights/RoL general
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Bill of rights/similar
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Treaty incorporation
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Civil and political rights
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Socio-economic rights
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Rights related issues

Citizenship
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Democracy
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Detention procedures
No specific mention.
Media and communication
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Mobility/access
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Protection measures
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Other
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Rights institutions

NHRI
No specific mention.
Regional or international human rights institutions
No specific mention.

Justice sector reform

Criminal justice and emergency law
No specific mention.
State of emergency provisions
No specific mention.
Judiciary and courts
No specific mention.
Prisons and detention
No specific mention.
Traditional Laws
No specific mention.

Socio-economic reconstruction

Development or socio-economic reconstruction
Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Humanitarian assistance
Page 1, para 2. [We] reaffirmed our commitment to strict observance of all these agreements in the interests of the comprehensive normalisation of Azerbaijani-Armenian relations, ensuring peace, stability, security and sustainable economic development of the South Caucasus. We agreed to make additional efforts aimed at urgently resolving the remaining tasks, including the block of humanitarian issues.
National economic plan
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Natural resources
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International funds
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Business
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Taxation
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Banks
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Land, property and environment

Land reform/rights
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Pastoralist/nomadism rights
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Cultural heritage
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Environment
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Water or riparian rights or access
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Security sector

Security Guarantees
Page 1, para 2. [We] reaffirmed our commitment to strict observance of all these agreements in the interests of the comprehensive normalisation of Azerbaijani-Armenian relations, ensuring peace, stability, security and sustainable economic development of the South Caucasus. We agreed to make additional efforts aimed at urgently resolving the remaining tasks, including the block of humanitarian issues.

Page 1, para 3. Noting the key contribution of the Russian peacekeeping contingent ensuring security in the zone of its deployment, the relevance of its efforts to stabilize the situation in the region was emphasized.
Ceasefire
Security sector→Ceasefire→Ceasefire provision
Page 1, para 4. [We] agreed to refrain from the use of force or the threat of its use, to discuss and resolve all problematic issues solely on the basis of mutual recognition of sovereignty, territorial integrity and inviolability of borders in accordance with the UN Charter and the Alma-Ata Declaration of 1991.

Ceasefire renewal from previous agreements, does not specify date and time on which ceasefire begins, whether the ceasefire is temporary or permanent.
Police
No specific mention.
Armed forces
No specific mention.
DDR
No specific mention.
Intelligence services
No specific mention.
Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
No specific mention.
Withdrawal of foreign forces
No specific mention.
Corruption
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Crime/organised crime
No specific mention.
Drugs
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Terrorism
No specific mention.

Transitional justice

Transitional justice general
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Amnesty/pardon
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Courts
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Mechanism
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Prisoner release
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Vetting
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Victims
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Missing persons
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Reparations
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Reconciliation
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Implementation

UN signatory
No specific mention.
Other international signatory
Page 2. President of the Russian Federation, V. V. Putin.
Referendum for agreement
No specific mention.
International mission/force/similar
Page 1, para 3. Noting the key contribution of the Russian peacekeeping contingent ensuring security in the zone of its deployment, the relevance of its efforts to stabilize the situation in the region was emphasized.
Enforcement mechanism
No specific mention.
Related cases
No specific mention.
Source
Nagorno Karabakh Observer. 2022. UPDATE -Text and facts from the trilateral meeting hosted by #Russia with the Heads of State of #Armenia and #Azerbaijan.
Available online at: https://twitter.com/NKobserver/status/1587267202369179649. Accessed 28th November 2022.

DECLARATION

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Prime-Minister of the Republic of Armenia and President of the Russian Federation (Sochi, 31 October 2022)

We, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan I.G. Aliyev, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia N.V. Pashinyan and the President of the Russian Federation V.V. Putin, met on 31 October 2022 in Sochi and discussed the implementation of the tripartite statements of 9 November 2020,11 January and 26 November 2021.

[We] reaffirmed our commitment to strict observance of all these agreements in the interests of the comprehensive normalisation of Azerbaijani-Armenian relations, ensuring peace, stability, security and sustainable economic development of the South Caucasus.

We agreed to make additional efforts aimed at urgently resolving the remaining tasks, including the block of humanitarian issues.

Noting the key contribution of the Russian peacekeeping contingent ensuring security in the zone of its deployment, the relevance of its efforts to stabilize the situation in the region was emphasised.

[We] agreed to refrain from the use of force or the threat of its use, to discuss and resolve all problematic issues solely on the basis of mutual recognition of sovereignty, territorial integrity and inviolability of borders in accordance with the UN Charter and the Alma-Ata Declaration of 1991.

[We] stressed the importance of active preparation for the conclusion of a peace treaty between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Armenia in order to achieve sustainable and long-term Peace in the region.

On the basis of the existing developments, it was agreed upon to continue searching for mutually acceptable solutions.

The Russian Federation will render all possible assistance to this.

The importance of creating a positive atmosphere between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Armenia to continue the dialogue between representatives of the public, expert communities and religious leaders with Russian assistance, as well as launching trilateral... (continued on next page)

(Continued)...inter-parliamentary contacts in order to strengthen trust between the peoples of the two countries was emphasised.

The leaders of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Armenia welcomed the readiness of the Russian Federation to continue to contribute in every possible way to the normalisation of relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Armenia, ensuring stability and prosperity in the South Caucasus."

President of the

Republic of Azerbaijan

I.G. Aliyev

Prime Minister of the

Republic of Armenia

N.V. Pashinyan

President of the

Russian Federation

V. V. Putin