Published January 30,2025
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Armenia is geared as much as full the normalization course of with Azerbaijan by way of its “Crossroads of Peace” initiative, which incorporates financial and transportation ties, Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan introduced on Thursday.
“We are ready to finalize the normalization process with Azerbaijan,” Mirzoyan stated at a joint press convention with Georgia’s Foreign Minister Maka Bochorishvili following their assembly on the Foreign Ministry in Yerevan, in accordance with the Armenpress news company.
The announcement comes a day after Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov underscored the significance of signing a peace settlement with Armenia whereas expressing concern over Armenia’s constitutional territorial claims in opposition to Azerbaijan and what he described as “revengeful tendencies.”
“A peace agreement is of great importance, but the fact that Armenia’s Constitution still contains territorial claims against Azerbaijan and the existence of vengeful tendencies in the country is concerning. Azerbaijan will continue its constructive efforts on this matter,” Bayramov stated at a press convention in Türkiye’s capital Ankara.
Mirzoyan stated Armenia’s “Crossroads of Peace” initiative is vital within the effort to normalize relations with Azerbaijan, expressing his nation’s dedication to the continuing talks with Baku to determine long-term peace within the area.
He famous that the challenge envisions financial and transport cooperation throughout the South Caucasus and past, together with infrastructure unblocking as a part of the normalization course of with Azerbaijan.
“Our government’s position remains the same. … We are unwaveringly committed to the peace agenda,” Mirzoyan added, stressing that Yerevan is engaged on a peace treaty, border delimitation, and regional connectivity initiatives.
Bochorishvili, for her half, highlighted the significance of regional stability and expressed Georgia’s assist for dialogue between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
“We hope that the peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be concluded with the kind of terms that would be mutually acceptable,” Bochorishvili was quoted by the Armenian media outlet as saying.
The assembly between the 2 overseas ministers additionally targeted on bilateral relations between Armenia and Georgia, with discussions masking commerce, transportation, and cultural cooperation.
Both officers underscored the importance of deepening financial and political ties to make sure sustainable improvement within the South Caucasus.
AZERBAIJAN-ARMENIA TIES
Relations between Baku and Yerevan have been tense since 1991, when the Armenian navy occupied Karabakh, a territory internationally acknowledged as a part of Azerbaijan, and 7 adjoining areas.
Most of the territory was liberated by Azerbaijan throughout the battle within the fall of 2020, which ended after a Russian-brokered peace settlement that opened the door to normalization and the demarcation of their border.
Azerbaijan established full sovereignty in Karabakh in September 2023, following an “anti-terrorist operation,” after which separatist forces within the area surrendered.
Azerbaijan and Armenia have but to signal a peace treaty and normalize ties.
Source: www.anews.com.tr