The trilateral summit organized by President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan and President of the European Union (EU) Council Charles Michel in Brussels, the capital of Belgium, came to an end.
Making a press statement after the tripartite summit, Michel stated that he is pleased to host the fifth meeting of Azerbaijani President Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan in Brussels and said, “Armenia and Azerbaijan have focused on progress towards normalization. The leaders jointly expressed their desire for a peaceful South Caucasus,” he said.
SIGNING A COMPREHENSIVE PEACE AGREEMENT IS ON THE AGENDA
Michel appreciated the efforts of the two countries. He stated that they reviewed all the issues on the agenda.
“After the recent positive talks in the US on the peace treaty, the momentum must be maintained for decisive steps to be taken towards the signing of a comprehensive peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan,” he said.
AGREED ON BORDER MATTERS
Stressing that they reviewed the work and steps to be taken regarding the demarcation of borders between Azerbaijan and Armenia, Michel said, “In this context, the leaders agreed on the resumption of bilateral talks on border issues.”
‘I BELIEVE IT IS IMPORTANT TO ACT IN GOOD FAITH’
Expressing that there is an opinion that more detainees will be released in the coming weeks on humanitarian issues, Michel said, “I believe it is important to avoid hostile rhetoric, act in good faith and show leadership in order to reach mutually acceptable solutions.”
WE WILL GET TOGETHER AGAIN IN BRUSSELS
Stating that the sole purpose of the EU is to help Armenia and Azerbaijan achieve a comprehensive and just peace, Michel said, “We are ready to contribute to their joint efforts. We agreed to hold the Brussels meetings as often as necessary.”
Michel said the leaders will meet again in Brussels in July.
MACRON AND SHOLZ WILL ALSO PARTICIPATE
At the same time, he added, as previously announced, the very soon reunion in Chisinau with French President Macron and German Chancellor Scholz.
“I intend to invite leaders to another such meeting as part of the third EPC summit to be held in Granada in October,” he said.
Ihlas News Agency
