Stanislav Zas. Archival photoYEREVAN, Sep 20 The CSTO mission headed by Secretary General Stanislav Zas has arrived in Armenia, the organization's press secretary Vladimir Zainetdinov said.
«The mission is tasked with assessing the current situation, preparing substantive report to heads of state— members of the CSTO on the situation in the region and the development of proposals for the de-escalation of the tensions that have arisen in certain areas on the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan,» he said.
Zainetdinov added that the mission includes representatives of the CSTO member states, who are employees of the working bodies of the organization. They will study the situation on the border, and also hold meetings with the top political and military leadership of Armenia. The advance team of the mission headed by the Chief of the Joint Staff, Colonel General Anatoly Sidorov, completed its work in this country the day before.
Armenia filed a complaint against Azerbaijan with the International Court of JusticeClashes on the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan began on the night of September 13. Yerevan stated that the border areas in the Gegharkunik, Vayots Dzor and Syunik regions were shelled. These territories have nothing to do with Karabakh. Baku insists that the Armenian military attacked the positions of Azerbaijani troops on the border. Yerevan was accused there of intending to disrupt the peace process. Both sides reported casualties among their military. By morning, the republics agreed on a ceasefire. According to RIA Novosti, the head of the international committee of the Federation Council Grigory Karasin, the truce was achieved thanks to the efforts of Russia. According to the senator, there is a lot of work to be done, since Yerevan applied to the CSTO, which decided to send a mission to Armenia headed by Secretary General Stanislav Zas. Its members will have to assess the situation in the conflict zone, prepare a report and develop proposals for de-escalating tensions.