Due to environmental pollution during the occupation, according to the Berne Convention, the first interstate claim procedure of Azerbaijan against Armenia has started.

APA reports that this was stated by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, Elnur Mammadov.

The deputy minister said that this is an arbitration process.

"The next stage we are waiting for is the determination of the arbitrator who will represent that state by Armenia and the formation of the court.

Environmental crimes will be evaluated in that court," Elnur Mammadov said.