The president of ICAO council Roberto Kobeh Gonzalez issued a response to a request of Azerbaijan State Civil Aviation in reference to the opening of an airport in Stepanakert.

In his letter Gonzalez says, “in reference to your request, I addressed a letter to the CEO of General Department of Armenia’s Civil Aviation. I’ll keep you updated in case of any developments in the issue.”

Gonzalez also addressed a letter to the General Department of Armenia’s Civil Aviation, stating, “I received a request of Azerbaijan State Civil Aviation in reference to a protest against organizing flights to Stepanakert airport. I hereby inform you about the concern caused by this issue.”

Meanwhile, according to AZE.az, the letter of ICAO council president said that “the Stepanakert airport may start operation only upon reception of a permit from Azerbaijan State Civil Aviation administration.”