Michel: Only dialogue can help settle Armenia-Azerbaijan relationsDecember 1, 2021 - 16:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - President of the European Council Charles Michel believes only political dialogue can lead to a sustainable settlement of the situation in relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan. "Prolonged conflicts in the region remain a fundamental challenge," Michel told the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Assembly on Thursday, November 30. "They require renewed efforts in line with the principles and norms of international law. The EU stands ready to play its role to help prevent and resolve conflict. This includes building confidence and contributing to lasting and comprehensive settlements - including support for post-conflict rehabilitation measures." According to him, the relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan show the fragility of the situation. "I am totally convinced that only political dialogue can lead to a sustainable settlement. It will also require civil society in Armenia and Azerbaijan to come together, to build bridges and to help in reconciliation efforts," he added. Armenian Prime Minister and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev are set to attend the Eastern Partnership Summit in mid-December, on the sidelines of which they have agreed to hold a meeting. Pashinyan and Aliyev last meet on November 26, at a summit arranged and hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Top stories The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. London’s Armenian community has been left feeling “under attack” after the city’s Genocide monument was vandalised. Partner news | Director General of Ucom takes part in recruiting conference Ralph Yirikian participated in the Recruit Days business and networking conference organized by Move2Career. Ameriabank named Best Bank in Armenia for 2024 by Global Finance Ameriabank has been named the Best Bank in Armenia by Global Finance magazine in its 31st annual awards. Armenia to participate in key EU meeting for the first time ever National Assembly speaker Alen Simonyan has said that Armenia will for the first time participate in the Conference. Russia clarifying reports on Baku’s alleged arms supply to Ukraine Russia says is carefully working to verify reports about alleged arms supplies from Azerbaijan to Ukraine |