Armenia Foreign Minister details Azerbaijan processes in Uruguay

PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting in the Foreign Relations Committee of the Senate of Uruguay on Thursday, March 21, durinf which the Armenian foreign policy chief weighed in on the main issues in the draft treaty aimed at the normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

According to a statement from the press service of the Armenian Foreign Minister, the meeting was attended by Committee Chair Jose Carlos Mahia, members of the committee representing various political parties, as well as members of the Armenia-Uruguay Parliamentary Friendship Group.

A wide range of issues were discussed at the meeting.

Touching upon the bilateral relations between Armenia and Uruguay, the interlocutors emphasised the existing great willingness of both sides to further deepen the friendly ties which have a long history. In this context, the importance of the decision to open a resident embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Montevideo was emphasised, expressing hope that it will also contribute to the expansion of trade and economic ties between the two countries.

Both sides commended the role of the large Armenian community in Uruguay, which, despite the geographical distance between the two countries, with its place in the Uruguayan society complements the existing strong historical and cultural ties in its own way.

In his remarks, Minister Mirzoyan touched upon the process of democratic reforms in Armenia, emphasising that adherence to democratic principles is aimed not only at strengthening the sovereignty of Armenia, but also at closer relations with like-minded countries, including Uruguay.

Touching upon the regional topics, Minister Mirzoyan thoroughly briefed on the security situation in the South Caucasus, the efforts for the normalisation of relations with neighbors aimed at establishing lasting stability in the region. Mirzoyan presented the currently existing main issues in the draft treaty aimed at the normalisation of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, the solution of which the Armenian side sees in well-known principles, through a clear commitment to territorial integrity and the inviolability of internationally recognised borders.

In the context of the development of the South Caucasus and the best use of logistical advantages, Mirzoyan emphasised the opportunities to be provided by unblocking the regional economic and transport communications based on the principles of respect for sovereignty and jurisdiction, equality and reciprocity.

Touching upon the targeted statements addressed by the international community in a period full of challenges for Armenia, Minister Mirzoyan added: "I am also here to express our gratitude for the principled positions that you have expressed at different times on key issues for Armenia."

Foreign Minister of Armenia presented the efforts of the Government of the Republic of Armenia to address the needs of the 150,000 Armenians forcibly displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh during the last three years.

Mirzoyan answered other questions of interest to Uruguayan parliamentarians.