UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 822 (1993)

History

30 April 1993

The Security Council,

Recalling the statements made by the President of the Security Council on 29 January and 6 April 1993 concerning the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict,

Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General dated 14 April 1993,

Expressing serious concern at the deterioration of relations between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan,

Noting with alarm the escalation of armed hostilities, in particular the recent invasion of the Kelbadjar district of Azerbaijan by local Armenian forces,

Concerned that this situation poses a threat to peace and security in the region,

Expressing grave concern at the displacement of a large number of civilians and the emergency humanitarian situation in the region, particularly in the Kelbadjar district,

Reaffirming respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all States in the region,

Reaffirming also the inviolability of international borders and the inadmissibility of the use of force for the acquisition of territory,

Declaring its support for the peace process being pursued within the framework of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, and deeply concerned at the destructive consequences that the escalation of armed hostilities may have for this process,

  1. Demands the immediate cessation of all hostilities and hostile acts with a view to establishing a durable ceasefire, as well as the immediate withdrawal of all occupying forces from the Kelbadjar district and other recently occupied areas of Azerbaijan;
  2. Urges the parties concerned to resume negotiations immediately with the aim of resolving the conflict within the framework of the peace process of the Minsk Group of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, and to refrain from any actions that would obstruct a peaceful settlement;
  3. Calls upon the parties to ensure unimpeded access for international humanitarian relief operations in the region, particularly in all areas affected by the conflict, in order to alleviate the suffering of the civilian population, and reaffirms that all parties are bound to comply with the principles and rules of international humanitarian law;
  4. Requests the Secretary-General, in consultation with the Chairman-in-Office of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe and the Chairman of the Minsk Group, to assess the situation in the region, particularly in the Kelbadjar district of Azerbaijan, and to submit a further report to the Council;
  5. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

Adopted unanimously at the 3205th meeting.

Telegram No. 758

From the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Azerbaijan, S. Abiev, To the Co-Chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group and Representative of the President of Russia, Ambassador V. Kazimirov 17 June 1993

Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan, 23:00 hours Fax: 38-30-69 (8922) Moscow, Fax: (230-24-74 (095)) Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia

To Mr. Kazimirov,

In the event that the opposing side immediately undertakes the commitment not to shell the city of Agdam, we pledge not to shell the city of Khankendi.

Chief of the General Staff Armed Forces of the Republic of Azerbaijan S. Abiev

From the personal archive of former Co-Chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group, Ambassador V. Kazimirov

Telegram No. 759

From the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Colonel S. Abiev, To the Co-Chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group and Representative of the President of Russia, Ambassador V. Kazimirov On the cessation of hostilities in Karabakh by agreement of the parties 27 June 1993

Fax: 230-24-74 Moscow, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia

To Mr. Kazimirov V.I.,

In the event of your confirmation of the opposing side’s agreement, we pledge, for a period of one week beginning at 5:00 a.m. on 27 June 1993 (Sunday), to cease all offensive operations and attempts to advance from the line of contact existing at that time; as well as all rocket and artillery shelling and aerial bombardments along the entire sector of hostilities from the village of Madagiz in the north to the city of Agdam in the south. This arrangement shall take immediate effect upon receipt of the aforementioned confirmation.

Chief of the General Staff Armed Forces of the Republic of Azerbaijan Colonel S. Abiev 27 June 1993

From the personal archive of former Co-Chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group, Ambassador V. Kazimirov

Telegram No. 760

From the Commander of the Defense Army of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, S. Babayan, To the Co-Chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group and Representative of the President of Russia, Ambassador V. Kazimirov On the cessation of hostilities in Karabakh by agreement of the parties 27 June 1993

Fax: 230-24-74 Moscow, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia

To Mr. Kazimirov V.I.,

In the event of your confirmation of the opposing side’s agreement, we pledge, for a period of one week beginning at 5:00 a.m. on 27 June 1993 (Sunday), to cease all offensive operations and attempts to advance from the line of contact existing at that time; as well as all rocket and artillery shelling and aerial bombardments along the entire sector of hostilities from the village of Madagiz in the north to Agdam in the south (Madagiz–Mardakert–Papravend–Agdam). This arrangement shall take immediate effect upon receipt of the aforementioned confirmation.

Commander of the Defense Army of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic S. Babayan

From the personal archive of former Co-Chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group, Ambassador V. Kazimirov

IDENTICAL TEXTS OF THE AGREEMENT

Signed by the Commander of the Defense Army of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic and the Acting Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan To Acting Minister of Defense Mr. S. Abiev

24 July 1993

In the event of a reciprocal commitment by both sides, we pledge, for a period of three (3) days—during which an arrangement shall be reached for a meeting between the leaders of Azerbaijan and Nagorno-Karabakh—to cease all offensive operations, rocket and artillery shelling, and aerial bombardments.

This arrangement shall enter into force at 00:00 hours on 25 July 1993 upon receipt of the aforementioned commitments by the parties.

Upon reaching agreement on the above-mentioned meeting, the ceasefire shall automatically be extended until 24:00 hours on the day of that meeting, unless other terms are agreed upon therein.

Commander of the Defense Army of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic S. Babayan

MINISTRY OF DEFENSE OF NAGORNO-KARABAKH

To the Commander of the Army Mr. S. Babayan

25 July 1993

In the event of a reciprocal commitment by both sides, we pledge, for a period of three (3) days—during which an arrangement shall be reached for a meeting between the leaders of Azerbaijan and Nagorno-Karabakh—to cease all offensive operations, rocket and artillery shelling, and aerial bombardments.

This arrangement shall enter into force at 00:00 hours on 25 July 1993 upon receipt of the aforementioned commitments by the parties.

Upon reaching agreement on the above-mentioned meeting, the ceasefire shall automatically be extended until 24:00 hours on the day of that meeting, unless other terms are agreed upon therein.

Acting Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan S. Abiev

MESSAGE OF THE ACTING MINISTER OF DEFENSE

OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN, S. ABIEV ON ENSURING THE SAFETY OF PARTICIPANTS IN THE MEETING OF OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVES OF AZERBAIJAN AND NAGORNO-KARABAKH

27 July 1993

Ministry of Defense of Nagorno-Karabakh To the Commander of the Army Mr. S. Babayan

In the event of a reciprocal commitment by both sides, we pledge to guarantee security within the territory under our control in the area of Height 482.2, where at 14:00 on 28 July 1993 a meeting will take place between the official representatives of Azerbaijan and Nagorno-Karabakh.

The previously reached agreement between the parties on a ceasefire shall automatically be extended until 24:00 hours on 28 July, unless other terms are agreed upon during the aforementioned meeting.

The Azerbaijani delegation to the meeting will include:

  1. S. Abiev – Acting Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan
  2. I. Aliyev – State Minister
  3. I. Kyazimov – Deputy Chairman of the State Committee on Prisoners of War and Hostages
  4. T. Zulfugarov – Representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  5. N. Talibov – Secretary

Acting Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan S. Abiev

Archive of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, Incoming No. 19, 27 July 1993; personal archive of former Co-Chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group, Ambassador V. Kazimirov.

AGREEMENT

REACHED AT THE MEETING OF OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVES OF AZERBAIJAN AND NAGORNO-KARABAKH

28 July 1993

The parties agreed to extend the previously reached agreement (24 July 1993) on the cessation of all offensive operations, rocket and artillery shelling, and aerial bombardments for a period of seven (7) days, during which arrangements shall be made for a meeting between the leaders of Azerbaijan and Nagorno-Karabakh. The agreement on the forthcoming meeting shall be concluded by duly authorized special representatives of Azerbaijan and Nagorno-Karabakh.

Upon reaching the aforementioned agreement, the arrangement on the cessation of all offensive operations, rocket and artillery shelling, and aerial bombardments shall automatically be extended until 24:00 hours on the day of that meeting, unless other terms are agreed upon therein.

For Azerbaijan – Acting Minister of Defense, S. Abiev For Nagorno-Karabakh – Minister of Defense, S. Sargsyan

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, Incoming No. 5, 28 July 1993. 765

Yuri Barsegov “Nagorno-Karabakh in International Law and Global Politics”

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