CoE chief urges Armenia, Azerbaijan to 'abstain from use of force'
Council of Europe Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić has expressed concern over reports of exchange of fire along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border.
"Concerned about reports of exchange of fire along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border. Call on both sides to abstain from the use of force. Dialogue is the only way to lasting peace," she posted on X on Tuesday.
He comments came after four Armenian soldiers were killed and another was wounded when their combat positions near the village of Nerkin Hand in Syunik Province came under Azerbaijani fire early on Tuesday.
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