Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that the establishment of bilateral relations with Azerbaijan will not conclude solely with the signing of a peace treaty, emphasizing that the two countries must subsequently sign additional documents regarding sectoral cooperation.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that the Prime Minister made these remarks during a joint press statement in Yerevan following a summit with European Union (EU) officials, including European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Pashinyan noted that while the primary peace agreement remains the priority, establishing long-term stability requires specific frameworks for economic and diplomatic engagement between the two nations.
The normalization process between Azerbaijan and Armenia has seen increased diplomatic activity as both sides work toward a final settlement. Azerbaijan has consistently advocated for a peace treaty based on international law and the mutual recognition of territorial integrity. The involvement of high-ranking EU leadership in the region underscores the international community's interest in fostering regional connectivity and ensuring a lasting peace in the South Caucasus, particularly regarding the opening of regional transport links and border delimitation.
