Russia gives positive assessment of Armenia-Azerbaijan talks

PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia has positively assessed the decision of the authorities of Armenia and Azerbaijan to start the process of peace negotiations, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said, according to TASS.

The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, hosted President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan for a continuation of their discussions on the situation in the South Caucasus region and the development of EU relations with both countries on Wednesday, April 6.

In particular, Pashinyan and Aliyev agreed to convene a joint border commission by the end of April, whose mandate will be to delimit the bilateral border between the two countries and ensure a stable security situation along, and in the vicinity of, the borderline.

When asked how the Kremlin assesses the agreement, Peskov said: "Positively."

“It is clear that this is a very, very lengthy process, but progress towards the conclusion of such a document is in itself a very positive fact and is welcome,” Peskov said.

According to a statement from the EU, Michel reiterated the EU’s commitment to deepen its cooperation with Armenia and Azerbaijan to work closely in overcoming tensions and promote a South Caucasus that is secure, stable, peaceful and prosperous for the benefit of all people living in the region.