Georgian official: Baku-Yerevan peace process key to South Caucasus stability

The emerging regional dynamic and progress toward a peace treaty between Azerbaijan and Armenia are crucial for stability and cooperation in the South Caucasus, Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili said following the election victory of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's party.

Speaking to journalists during a visit to Armenia, Papuashvili said Georgia closely follows developments in the region and views the normalisation process between Baku and Yerevan as an important step toward lasting peace, Caliber.Az reports per local media.

"The new regional dynamic, the path toward a peace treaty between Azerbaijan and Armenia, open borders, and ongoing dialogue between the two countries are important for Georgia," Papuashvili said.

He stressed that stability and cooperation in the South Caucasus remain among Georgia's key priorities and noted that all countries in the region stand to benefit from a successful peace process.

Papuashvili also highlighted the broader regional significance of Pashinyan's agenda, saying, "Peace and stability are vital for us. Pashinyan's promise was to secure peace and stability for Armenia, which ultimately means peace and stability for the entire region. This will benefit every state and people in the South Caucasus."

By Sabina Mammadli