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BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 23 . President of the
European Council Charles Michel has made a press statement on the
outcomes of a trilateral meeting with President of the Republic of
Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and Prime Minister of the Republic of
Armenia Nikol Pashinyan in Brussels.
Trend presents the
press statement.
Press statement by President Charles Michel
Today I hosted President Aliyev of Azerbaijan and Prime Minister
Pashinyan of Armenia again. This was our third discussion in this
format. We focused on the situation in the South Caucasus and the
development of EU relations with both countries as well as the
broader region.
The discussion was frank and productive. We reviewed the entire
set of issues. We had a detailed discussion on humanitarian issues,
including demining, and efforts to free detainees and address the
fate of missing persons.
We reached the following outcomes:
Border issues
The first joint meeting of the Border Commissions will take
place on the inter-state border in the coming days. It will address
all questions related to the delimitation of the border and how
best to ensure a stable situation.
Connectivity
The leaders agreed on the need to proceed with unblocking the
transport links. They agreed on the principles governing transit
between western Azerbaijan and Nakhichevan, and between different
parts of Armenia via Azerbaijan, as well as international transport
through communications infrastructure of both countries. Notably
they agreed on principles of border administration, security, land
fees but also customs in the context of international transport.
The Deputy Prime Ministers will take this work forward in the
coming days.
Peace Agreement
The leaders agreed to advance discussions on the future peace
treaty governing inter-state relations between Armenia and
Azerbaijan. Teams led by the Foreign Ministers will take forward
this process in the coming weeks. In addition to this track, I also
stressed to both leaders that it was necessary that the rights and
security of the ethnic Armenian population in Karabakh be
addressed.
Socio-economic development
The EU will take forward with both parties the work of the
Economic Advisory Group, which seeks to advance economic
development for the benefit of both countries and their
populations.
I also stressed the importance of preparing the populations for
long-term sustainable peace. The EU is ready to step up its
support.
We agreed to remain in close contact and will meet again in the
same format by July/August. Thank you.
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