Nagorno-Karabakh War Armenia–Cyprus relations

demonstration on nagorno-karabakh in cyprus in 1993

inter ethnic fighting between armenia , neighbouring azerbaijan broke out shortly after parliament of nagorno-karabakh, autonomous oblast in azerbaijan, voted unify region armenia on february 20, 1988. armenian demand unify karabakh armenia, proliferated in late 1980s, began in relatively peaceful manner; however, soviet union s disintegration neared, dispute gradually grew violent conflict between ethnic groups in nagorno-karabakh, resulting in ethnic cleansing sides.

the joint declaration between cyprus , armenia in january 2011 mentions republic of cyprus expresses support constructive efforts of republic of armenia resolve nagorno-karabakh conflict within osce minsk group process through negotiations based on principles of united nations charter , helsinki final act , elements proposed presidents of osce minsk group co-chair countries, include, inter alia, determination of final status of nagorno-karabakh through legally binding expression of will. in return armenian president welcomed cyprus position member of eu balanced stance on karabakh issue, drawing attention determination of nagorno-karabakh’s final status in terms of legally binding free expression of will. .