President of the European CouncilCharles Michel has called on Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to ensure the safe and dignified treatment by Azerbaijan of the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh.

“Called on Azerbaijani President Aliyev in a phone call this morning to ensure full ceasefire & safe, dignified treatment by Azerbaijan of Karabakh Armenians. Their rights and security need to be credibly guaranteed. Access needed for immediate humanitarian assistance,” Michel said in a post on X.

Michel’s remarks came hours after the authorities of Nagorno-Karabakh agreed to all of Azerbaijan’s conditions, including the dissolution of the Defense Army.