Joint Declaration between the Republic of Armenia, the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation

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Country/entity
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Russia
Nagorno-Karabakh
Region
Europe and Eurasia
Europe and Eurasia
Europe and Eurasia
Europe and Eurasia
Agreement name
Joint Declaration between the Republic of Armenia, the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation
Date
2 Nov 2008
Agreement status
Multiparty signed/agreed
Interim arrangement
Yes
Agreement/conflict level
Interstate/intrastate conflict(s) ( Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict (1991 - ) )
Stage
Pre-negotiation/process
Conflict nature
Government/territory
Peace process
Armenia-Azerbaijan-Nagorno Karabakh: Process 1990s
Parties
The Presidents of the Republic of Armenia, the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation
Third parties
Russian Federation, the United States of America and France as Co-Chairs of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Minsk Group,
Description
Short agreement outlining the process of continued talks between Armenia, Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation in regards to the Nagorny Karabakh conflict.

Agreement document
AM_AZ_RY_081102_DeclarationAzerbaijanArmeniaRussianFederation.pdf | Download PDF

Groups

Children/youth
No specific mention.
Disabled persons
No specific mention.
Elderly/age
No specific mention.
Migrant workers
No specific mention.
Racial/ethnic/national group
No specific mention.
Religious groups
No specific mention.
Indigenous people
No specific mention.
Other groups
No specific mention.
Refugees/displaced persons
No specific mention.
Social class
No specific mention.

Gender

Women, girls and gender
No specific mention.
Men and boys
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LGBTI
No specific mention.
Family
No specific mention.

State definition

Nature of state (general)
No specific mention.
State configuration
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Self determination
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Referendum
No specific mention.
State symbols
No specific mention.
Independence/secession
No specific mention.
Accession/unification
No specific mention.
Border delimitation
No specific mention.
Cross-border provision
No specific mention.

Governance

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

Power sharing

Political power sharing
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Territorial power sharing
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Economic power sharing
No specific mention.
Military power sharing
No specific mention.

Human rights and equality

Human rights/RoL general
Page 1, 1. Declare that they will work towards improving the situation in the South
Caucasus and establishing stability and security in the region through a political settlement of the Nagorny Karabakh conflict, on the basis of the principles and norms of international law and the decisions and documents adopted in this framework, which will create favourable conditions for economic development and comprehensive cooperation in the region;

... 3. Agree that the peaceful settlement must be accompanied by legally binding international guarantees for every aspect and stage of the settlement process;
Bill of rights/similar
No specific mention.
Treaty incorporation
No specific mention.
Civil and political rights
No specific mention.
Socio-economic rights
No specific mention.

Rights related issues

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

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→Socio-economic development
Page 1, 1. Declare that they will work towards improving the situation in the South
Caucasus and establishing stability and security in the region through a political settlement of the Nagorny Karabakh conflict, on the basis of the principles and norms of international law and the decisions and documents adopted in this framework, which will create favourable conditions for economic development and comprehensive cooperation in the region;
National economic plan
No specific mention.
Natural resources
No specific mention.
International funds
No specific mention.
Business
No specific mention.
Taxation
No specific mention.
Banks
No specific mention.

Land, property and environment

Land reform/rights
No specific mention.
Pastoralist/nomadism rights
No specific mention.
Cultural heritage
No specific mention.
Environment
No specific mention.
Water or riparian rights or access
No specific mention.

Security sector

Security Guarantees
Page 1, 1. Declare that they will work towards improving the situation in the South
Caucasus and establishing stability and security in the region through a political settlement of the Nagorny Karabakh conflict, on the basis of the principles and norms of international law and the decisions and documents adopted in this framework, which will create favourable conditions for economic development and comprehensive cooperation in the region;
Ceasefire
No specific mention.
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
No specific mention.
Crime/organised crime
No specific mention.
Drugs
No specific mention.
Terrorism
No specific mention.

Transitional justice

Transitional justice general
No specific mention.
Amnesty/pardon
No specific mention.
Courts
No specific mention.
Mechanism
No specific mention.
Prisoner release
No specific mention.
Vetting
No specific mention.
Victims
No specific mention.
Missing persons
No specific mention.
Reparations
No specific mention.
Reconciliation
No specific mention.

Implementation

UN signatory
No specific mention.
Other international signatory
No specific mention.
Referendum for agreement
No specific mention.
International mission/force/similar
No specific mention.
Enforcement mechanism
No specific mention.
Related cases
No specific mention.
Source
UN Peacemaker; http://peacemaker.un.org/azerbaijanarmeniarussia-declaration2008

Joint Declaration of the Republic of Armenia, the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation, Meiendorf Castle, Moscow Province, 2 November 2008

The Presidents of the Republic of Armenia, the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation, having met on 2 November 2008 in Moscow at the invitation of the President of the Russian Federation, Having held substantive and comprehensive discussions in a constructive spirit on the current status and prospects for a political settlement of the Nagorny Karabakh conflict through continued direct dialogue between Armenia and Azerbaijan mediated by the Russian Federation, the United States of America and France as Co-Chairs of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Minsk Group,

1. Declare that they will work towards improving the situation in the South Caucasus and establishing stability and security in the region through a political settlement of the Nagorny Karabakh conflict, on the basis of the principles and norms of international law and the decisions and documents adopted in this framework, which will create favourable conditions for economic development and comprehensive cooperation in the region;

2. Affirm the importance of the continued mediation efforts of the Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group, taking into account the outcome of the meeting of the parties in Madrid on 29 November 2007 and the subsequent discussions on the further development of the main principles of a political settlement;

3. Agree that the peaceful settlement must be accompanied by legally binding international guarantees for every aspect and stage of the settlement process;

4. Note that the Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to continue their work, including during further contacts at the highest level, to reach an agreed political settlement of the Nagorny Karabakh conflict and have instructed their respective foreign ministers to take further action in the negotiation process in liaison with the Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group;

5. Consider it important to support the creation of favourable conditions for taking confidence-building measures in the context of the efforts to reach a settlement.