FO rubbishes claims Pakistan army fighting alongside Azerbaijan troops

ISLAMABAD: Responding to queries about a media report claiming Pakistani army fighting alongside Azerbaijani forces against Armenia over the Nagorno-Karabakh, the Foreign Office refuted it as speculative and baseless.

In a statement on Friday, the spokesperson described such reports as irresponsible.

Reiterating Pakistan’s position on the issue, he stated that Pakistan is deeply concerned over the deteriorating security situation in Nagorno-Karabakh region.

“The intensive shelling by Armenian forces on civilian populations of Azerbaijan is reprehensible and most unfortunate,” the spokesman said.

“This could compromise peace and security of the entire region. Armenia must stop its military action to avoid further escalation.”

He said Pakistan supports Azerbaijan’s position on Nagorno-Karabakh, which is in line with the several unanimously adopted United Nations Security Council resolutions.