YEREVAN, APRIL 3, ARTSAKHPRESS. Romania supports the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and international justice, Romanian Foreign Minister Bogdan Aurescu said at a joint press conference with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan when asked on Romania’s position- as a country recognizing the compulsory jurisdiction of the ICJ – on Azerbaijan’s non-compliance with the ICJ ruling on opening the Lachin Corridor.
“Romania is a country that greatly supports the International Court of Justice and international justice. Respect for international law is outlined in the main concept of Romania’s foreign policy. The advantages of applying to the ICJ are clear to us. This is a practical conclusion because Romania has used the ICJ to resolve an important issue with one of our neighbors,” he said.
Aurescu said the ICJ is a very valuable instrument for resolving any dispute.
He added that Romania recognizes the ICJ’s compulsory jurisdiction.
The United Nations’ highest court – the International Court of Justice (ICJ) – ordered Azerbaijan on February 22 to “take all steps at its disposal” to ensure unimpeded movement of persons, vehicles and cargo along the Lachin Corridor in both directions. The Lachin Corridor has been blocked by Azerbaijan since 12 December 2022.
