Armenian FM Edward Nalbandian said it is vital to concentrate on prevention of human rights violations, as only prevention can stop escalation of conflicts.

Speaking during the high-level meeting of the 25th Session of the UN Human Rights Council, Nalbandian said one of the risks is ethnic and racist propaganda.

“South Caucasus witnessed this risk,” he said recalling anti-Armenian massacres in Baku and Sumgait. In today's Azerbaijan, he said, anti-Armenian propaganda is even worse and this results in escalation of situation. Armenian FM recalled that Azerbaijan refused to accept recommendations of the UN Human Rights Committee. 

Besides, Nalbandian stressed right of people to self determination as one of the essential rights that belonged also to the people of Nagorno-Karabakh.

During his speech, the Minister touched upon situation in Syria, adding that Armenia welcomes resolution adopted by  the UN Security Council. He said Armenia had sheltered over 10,000 refugees, and the government is doing everything to help them.

Minister Nalbandian said Armenia does everything for prevention of genocides and thanked the states sponsoring resolution on genocide prevention that was adopted by UN Human Rights Council  and was initiated by Armenia.