The European Union expressed its support for the peace process aimed at normalizing relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Modern.az reports that, this was stated in the address sent by Kaja Kallas, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, to the 12th plenary session of the “Euronest” Parliamentary Assembly held in Yerevan.
Kallas emphasized that the historic step taken in Washington on August 8 has brought the region closer to stability and long-term peace:
“We support the process of normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan and openly assist the region in moving towards sustainable peace, prosperity, and development.”
According to the EU official, the current peace initiatives open up new economic opportunities and create conditions for strengthening cooperation in the region:
“This process promises the opening of borders, the establishment of cross-border connections, as well as the strengthening of trust and contacts between peoples.”
