Armenia, North Macedonia talk ties, Karabakh conflict

Armenia, North Macedonia talk ties, Karabakh conflict
May 21, 2022 - 11:21 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his North Macedonian counterpart Bujar Osmani met on Friday, May 20 to discuss the deepening of bilateral relations and the expansion of effective cooperation in areas of common interest.

The importance of intensifying the political dialogue and mutual visits between the two countries was emphasized during the meeting on the sidelines of the 132nd Ministerial Session of the Council of Europe.

Mirzoyan especially emphasized the active cooperation in the OSCE, expressing hope that within their forthcoming chairmanship in the organization, North Macedonia will make a significant contribution to the establishment of regional security and peace.

In this context, Mirzoyan presented the position of Armenia on the peaceful settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, emphasizing the mediating role of the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs in achieving a comprehensive and practical solution to the issue.

Humanitarian issues caused by the 44-day war were also on the table.

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