"On August 23, 1919, W. Haskell left for Baku to settle the
Sharur-Nakhichevan issue with the Azerbaijani government. On August 29, 1919, without
consulting the Republic of Armenia, he signed a “Neutral Zone” Agreement consisting of 21
Articles on Sharur-Daralagez and Nakhichevan with the Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Nasib
bey Usubbeyov, which completely contradicted his promises given to Armenians in Yerevan.
According to the Agreement, Zangezur, Nakhichevan and Sharur-Daralagez were handed over
to Azerbaijan."