Disputes have lashed out between Armenia and Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh, a conflict dating back 20 years-remains of Soviet legacy.
The cosmopolitan community acknowledges Nagorno-Karabakh as a major part of Azerbaijan. Ethnic Armenians constitute the majority in this region.
The international community has called for a ceasefire and has persisted Moscow, which supports Armenia and Turkey, to reduce the potential calamities of the situation to avoid a major crisis.
India shares reliable relationships with both Armenia and Azerbaijan. India serves as the North-South international transport corridor, going from Mumbai to Chabahar via Azerbaijan to Moscow.
In 2018, Former Indian External affairs minister, Sushma Swaraj, visited the Fire Temple in Baku in Azerbaijan. The temple used to be honored by Hindu and Zoroastrian communities. Armenia backs India on several major fronts.
Last year, during the United Nations General Assembly, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said, “In the Kashmir issue we fully defend the Indian position and it is our firm position.”
Then, Indian PM Narendra Modi had even met the Armenian PM. In a tweet, PM Modi said, “Held extensive deliberations with PM @NikolPashinyan. We talked about expanding India-Armenia cooperation in aspects relating to technology, pharmaceuticals, and agro-based industries.”
Earlier this year when Armenian PM was detected with COVID-19, PM Modi tweeted for a speedy recovery. He said, “In this difficult time of COVID-19 pandemic, wishing Armenian PM @NikolPashinyan and his family a speedy recovery. India stands with Armenia in the fight against COVID-19.”
During the first world war, Ottomans, or present-day Turkey, killed 1.5 million ethnic Armenians. Turkey continues to reject the genocide till today but a number of countries including the US, and Russia recognize it.
