STEPANAKERT. – The actions of Azerbaijan that has been persistently pressing Alexander Lapshin’s extradition from Belarus, is a first of all challenge to Israel, spokesperson for Karabakh president Davit Babayan said.

“Unfortunately, the country that has experienced the horrors of Nazism was enrolled in the ranks of the Nazi states. The Supreme Court of Belarus is more like the decision of a majlis of authoritarian Turkic states, and it causes serious damage to the credibility of the country. It seems that a medal after Heydar Aliyev  handed over to Lukashenko played an important role, and he promised to pay back and fulfilled his promise. In general, we deem the decision of Belarus court as scandalous, disgraceful, illegal,” Babayan said.

He is confident that the people of Belarus do not support such a decision.

Asked whether the Lapshin case can be a precedent for restrictions on the freedom of movement of other citizens, the press secretary of the NKR President noted that in theory it can happen.

“But I am sure that the effect will be opposite to what Baku is expecting,” he added.

He also touched on the possible response of Tel Aviv.

“In the context of what is happening, Israel should suspend cooperation with Azerbaijan. They can already see how Baku “repaid” the supply of armaments to Israel. After all, it is no secret that the life of Alexander Lapshin will be under a serious threat in the Azerbaijani prison. Azerbaijan's actions are first of all a challenge to Israel,” Babayan added.

In fact, Interpol was looking for an innocent man, the process is carried out with gross violations of international law and international humanitarian law, Karabakh official added.

The Supreme Court of Belarus upheld the decision of the Prosecutor's Office for the extradition of Alexander Lapshin in Azerbaijan.