Armenia’s Foreign Minister, Ararat Mirzoyan, expressed on Wednesday that there has been “some regression” in Azerbaijan’s proposal for a peace treaty between the two southern Caucasus neighbors.
Mirzoyan, after a meeting with his Greek counterpart Giorgos Gerapetritis in Yerevan, mentioned that while there is progress in some parts of the draft treaty, there is also regression in others.
He emphasized Armenia’s key priorities for a peace treaty, including Azerbaijan’s recognition of Armenia’s territorial integrity and a clear delineation of state borders.
Mirzoyan stated that Armenia has sent constructive proposals to Baku and is keen on continuing talks with Azerbaijan. He stressed the importance of restoring transport and other communications in the region based on principles of bilateralism and within the framework of the sovereignty of the involved countries.
Regarding the EU monitoring mission on the border with Azerbaijan, Mirzoyan affirmed its vital importance for Armenia’s security. He welcomed the EU’s decision to expand this mission.
Giorgos Gerapetritis, the Greek Foreign Minister, expressed support for the resumption of talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan, aiming to consolidate security and stability in the South Caucasus.
He emphasized the need for both sides to work towards achieving lasting, just, and sustainable regional peace and good neighborly relations. Gerapetritis also pledged Athens’ commitment to strengthening the EU-Armenia institutional dialogue.
Tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan have persisted since 1991, and the conflict escalated when the Armenian military occupied Nagorno-Karabakh, a territory recognized as part of Azerbaijan.
In the fall of 2020, Azerbaijan successfully liberated most of the territory during a war, concluding in September 2023 with a one-day anti-terrorism operation.
