Kazakh leader: Peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia to strengthen regional cooperation

The signing of a peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia will not only enhance security in the South Caucasus but also strengthen cooperation between the region and Kazakhstan, along with other Central Asian countries, Kazakh President Kasym-Jomart Tokayev has stated.

Tokayev made these remarks during talks with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan, emphasizing Kazakhstan’s strong support for the finalization of the peace treaty, Caliber.Az reports via Kazakh media.

“This momentous event will be a harbinger of the establishment of lasting peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan,” Tokayev stressed.

The Armenian Foreign Ministry confirmed on March 13 that Armenia had accepted Azerbaijan’s proposals on the last two outstanding issues, effectively concluding negotiations on the agreement. “The Peace Agreement is ready for signing. The Republic of Armenia is ready to begin consultations with the Republic of Azerbaijan on the dates and place of signing the agreement,” the ministry stated, adding that the decision was formally communicated to Baku through diplomatic channels.

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov also confirmed that both sides had reached an agreement on the terms of the treaty. He reiterated Azerbaijan’s commitment to continuing the dialogue with Armenia as part of the broader normalization process.

In addition to the peace treaty, Azerbaijan has underscored the necessity of formally dissolving the OSCE Minsk Group and its associated structures. Armenian Foreign Minister Mirzoyan echoed this sentiment, stating that once the agreement is signed, the mediation format provided by the Minsk Group will no longer be required.

By Tamilla Hasanova