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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday an investigation has been launched into the alleged use of Canadian military technologies in the Karabakh conflict, AFP reported.

"In regards to the Canadian military equipment that may have been used in this situation, the minister of foreign affairs (Francois-Philippe Champagne) has launched an investigation into what exactly happened," Trudeau told a news conference.

Earlier, reports suggested that Canadian imaging and targeting systems on unmanned drones are being used by Azerbaijan in clashes with Armenia. Arms-control advocates have documented the sale of the Wescam gear to Turkey, a close ally of Azerbaijan.

"It is extremely important that the terms of Canada's expectations of non-violation of human rights is always respected and we will have more to say as more becomes clear."

Speaking of the ongoing military actions in Nagorno Karabakh, Justin Trudeau said: "We need to see de-escalation of hostilities, we need to see restoration of dialogue and negotiation. We are calling on calm; we are working with our partners internationally to see this situation resolved. There is not a military solution to this conflict; it can only be resolved through proper dialogue and engagement."