EU welcomes finalisation of negotiations on the draft Peace Agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan

The European Union today welcomed the announcements made by Armenia and Azerbaijan on the finalisation of their negotiations on the draft Agreement on Peace and Establishment of Interstate Relations. 

“We commend both sides for their persistent work over the past few years in this direction, both on the bilateral track and with the involvement of the international community. The EU welcomes Armenia paving the way for the finalisation of the text,” EU High Representative Kaja Kallas said in a statement. 

She added that the announcements represented “a decisive step towards lasting peace and security in the region”. 

“It is key to keep this momentum and ensure smooth completion of this process with the same forward-looking and compromise-oriented approach, from both sides,” Kaja Kallas said. 

Kallas said that the EU fully supported the Armenia-Azerbaijan normalisation process and stood ready to provide additional support and expertise, should the sides request it.

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