Azerbaijan to welcome EU's high rep for strategic talks

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, will visit Azerbaijan.

The visit will be made on April 25, Caliber.Az reports via local media.

The European Union has welcomed the recent agreements between Armenia and Azerbaijan regarding the conclusion of negotiations on the draft Agreement on Peace and the Establishment of Inter-State Relations.

In a statement issued by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Vice President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, the EU expressed its approval.

"The European Union welcomes the respective statements of Armenia and Azerbaijan on the conclusion of negotiations on the draft Agreement on Peace and the Establishment of Inter-State Relations," the statement reads.

“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.”

The EU emphasised that this development represents 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.” 

The statement further highlights the EU's unwavering support for the Armenia-Azerbaijan normalisation process and reiterates its readiness to provide additional support and expertise, should both sides request it.

By Naila Huseynova