Georgia Ready To Host Azerbaijani-Armenian Talks
Date
1/23/2023 5:17:58 AM
(MENAFN- AzerNews)
Sabina Mammadli read more Georgia is the best venue for negotiations between Azerbaijan
and Armenia, Georgian First Vice Parliament Speaker Gia Volski
said.
'We have special relations with both Azerbaijan and Armenia.
Many people of Armenian and Azerbaijani origins live in Georgia,
and the best venue for negotiations between these two parties is
Georgia,' the official opined.
He emphasized the importance of Georgia's role in the settlement
of relations between the two neighboring countries, especially if
it is supported by the international community.
In the same vein, speaking at a panel discussion as part of the
World Economic Forum in Davos, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli
Garibashvili said that 'Georgia is indeed a neutral and impartial
mediator in relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia'.
Similarly, Georgian Dream - Democratic Georgia party MP Mikheil
Sarjveladze underlined the country's interest in peace in the South
Caucasus.
'No one can benefit from military operations in the region, in
close proximity to us. Georgia is interested in peace and is ready
to take on specific responsibilities and perform specific functions
in order for our efforts to be effective,' Sarjveladze told
reporters.
According to him, it is vital for Georgia to establish lasting
peace in the region.
Notably, the comments were sparked by the recent remarks of
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan that Yerevan is
considering the idea of holding a meeting with the participation of
the heads of Armenia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan. At the same time,
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has earlier stated that
Azerbaijan offered Armenia a trilateral format of negotiations in
Georgia, but was refused.
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Sabina Mammadli is AzerNews' staff journalist, follow her on
Twitter: @sabinammdl
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