Azerbaijan, Baku, May 8 / Trend A.Akhundov /
Armenia still poses a threat to peace and stability in South Caucasus, and continues its occupation of Azerbaijani territories. If it goes on, the Azerbaijani authorities, will demonstrate their will using all means, Azerbaijani Presidential Administration Social and Political Department Chief Ali Hasanov said on Tuesday, answering journalists' questions about the 20th anniversary of Shusha's occupation.
"Azerbaijan has repeatedly condemned the inhumane activities of the Armenians, condemned them for endangering peace and stability in South Caucasus. Azerbaijan denounces and condemns the steps undertaken by Armenia that complicate the settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict," Hasanov said.
He said that in this regard Azerbaijan has raised the issue at the relevant global institutions.
"Negotiations, held with the Armenians, are still ineffective," Presidential Administration department chief stressed.
Armenian troops carried out a military operation on May 8, 1992 to occupy Shusha. Artillery shots were fired over the city which continued up to 6 pm. Over 1,000 Armenian soldiers attacked Shusha from three sides.
Some 248 historical facilities, eight museums, one photo gallery, eight music schools and tens of cultural facilities lie under Armenian occupation in Shusha.
During Shusha's occupation, hundreds of innocent people died, nearly 60 citizens, including women and children were taken prisoners and are missing. Most have not been released yet. Nearly 22,000 people became homeless.