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Swiss Parliament Adopts Motion to Launch Peace Forum for Nagorno-Karabakh

March 18, 2025

Today, the Council of States—the upper house of the Swiss Federal Assembly—adopted Motion No. 24.4259 titled “Peace Forum for Nagorno-Karabakh: Enabling the Return of Armenians.” With 29 of its 46 members voting in favor, the Council endorsed the initiative urging Swiss authorities to establish a dedicated forum for dialogue between representatives of Nagorno-Karabakh and Azerbaijan. This Swiss-led effort aims to facilitate the safe, collective, and dignified return of the displaced Armenian population to their ancestral homeland.

The Council of States’ decision follows the earlier approval of the same motion by the National Council, the lower house of Parliament, on December 17, 2024. With both chambers now in agreement, Motion 24.4259 assumes the force of law, obligating the Federal Council to proceed with its implementation. Deputy Tiana Angelina Moser (Green Liberal Party / Zurich) served as the rapporteur in the Council of States, while the original author and rapporteur in the National Council was Deputy Erich Vontobel (Swiss People’s Party / Zurich). This marks the first time both houses have passed a decision on an Armenian issue.

The right of return for displaced peoples is a cornerstone of international law, supported by numerous legal precedents and international declarations. In particular, the International Court of Justice’s ruling of November 2023 and the European Parliament’s resolutions from March and October 2024 reaffirm this principle, calling on Azerbaijan to enable the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh to return home safely and with dignity. By initiating this Peace Forum, Switzerland reaffirms its commitment to humanitarian dialogue, international law, and constructive diplomacy in support of long-term peace in the South Caucasus.

The Committee for the Defense of the Fundamental Rights of the People of Nagorno-Karabakh

(Established by the Nagorno-Karabakh parliament, currently based in Armenia)

Address: Nairi Zaryan Str., 17/2 building, Yerevan, Republic of Armenia

E-mail: HQ@nkcommittee.org

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ANCA Welcomes Launch of Swiss Peace Initiative for Nagorno Karabakh

May 26th Forum in Bern Aims to Secure Right of Return for Displaced Artsakh Armenians WASHINGTON, DC – The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) welcomes the May 26th launch of the “Swiss Peace Initiative for Nagorno-Karabakh” – a groundbreaking, cross-party initiative by Swiss Parliamentarians to advance the Swiss government’s decision to establish an international platform […]

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If the Armenians of Artsakh do not remain consistent in their property claims, they will face a real risk of losing their assets – Siranush Sahakyan

International law expert and legal representative of Armenian POWs at the European Court of Human Rights, Siranush Sahakyan, responds to questions from “Medialab.” – Ms. Sahakyan, there are reports that Azerbaijan has started preparatory work to nationalize the property of Artsakh Armenians. The authorities have also begun to claim that 80% of that property allegedly […]

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Displaced Karabakh people demand right of return and continuation of social support

Thousands of displaced Armenians from Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) and others rallied at Freedom Square in Yerevan on March 29, presenting a series of demands to both the Armenian government and the international community. The demonstration, organized by the Council for the Protection of the Rights of Artsakh People, focused on their right of return and the […]

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