Trilateral meeting between Nikol Pashinyan, Charles Michel, Ilham Aliyev takes place in Brussels
The implementation of the trilateral statements from November 9, 2020, January 11, 2021, and November 26, 2021 were discussed during the trilateral meeting. Pashinyan noted the importance of the full implementation of the statements, in particular, stressing the need for immediate resolution of humanitarian problems, ensuring the return of POWs, hostages and other detainees. The work on the opening of regional communications was touched upon.
EU emphasizes “fully respecting sovereignty of all countries” in restoring infrastructures between Armenia-Azerbaijan |armenpress.am|
President Michel commended steps taken by both leaders to ensure the de-escalation of tensions following recent armed clashes along the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan. In particular, the successful establishment of a direct communication link between the Ministers of Defence of both countries, facilitated by President Michel, was acknowledged. This mechanism can serve to prevent future incidents and make a positive impact by helping de-escalate tensions on the ground.
Pashinyan and Aliyev also had tête-à-tête conversation in Brussels, reveals President of European Council |armenpress.am|
The Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev had a brief tête-à-tête meeting in Brussels. “Because I thought it is important for me to help, to support, to encourage. It was also very important for them, this occasion to speak directly,” Michel said during the briefing. |armenpress.am|
US welcomes statements by Armenia and Turkey on appointing special envoys for dialogue |armenpress.am|
We welcome and strongly support statements by Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu and Armenian Foreign Ministry on appointing Special Envoys to discuss the process of normalization. [US Secretary of State Antony Blinken]
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict has been resolved. There is no return to any kind of discussions about the so-called status of Nagorno-Karabakh. Aliyev
Azerbaijan’s position is absolutely open and clear. We want peace, we don’t want war. We won the war, and we are the winner and this reality should be taken into account. Nagorno-Karabakh conflict has been resolved. There is no return to any kind of discussions about the so-called status of Nagorno-Karabakh, or something of that. We resolved it ourselves by force and by political means. [Ilham Aliyev]
Nikol Pashinyan meets with Maia Sandu – the sides highlight development of economic relations between Armenia and Moldova
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with President of Moldova Maia Sandu within the framework of the Eastern Partnership summit in Brussels. The President of Moldova stressed that her country is interested in deepening and strengthening relations with Armenia. Maia Sandu noted the need to give a new impetus to the cooperation in economic and investments spheres. In this regard, the latter considered it necessary to hold a business forum, which will contribute to the establishment of new contacts between businessmen and the implementation of joint investment programs. The President of Moldova also highlighted the development of cooperation and exchange of experience in the process of institutional reforms, including reforms in the spheres of justice, fight against corruption and human rights.
Artur Vanetsyan was invited to the NSS as a witness. spox
Prime Ministers of Armenia and Slovenia discuss issues related to Armenia-EU relations, as well as Armenian-Slovenian cooperation
In the sidelines of the Eastern Partnership Summit in Brussels, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with Janez Janša, Prime Minister of Slovenia, a country that currently holds the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The interlocutors touched upon the agenda of the Eastern Partnership summit, the developments in the South Caucasus, as well as the results of the trilateral meeting between the Prime Minister of Armenia, the President of the European Council and the President of Azerbaijan in Brussels.
Russia salutes processes aimed at normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations – Zakharova |armenpress.am|
We assume that the normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations will contribute to the improvement of the general situation in the region, will contribute to the formation of an atmosphere of neighborliness, trust and confidence in the region and among the peoples. From this point of view, we welcome Ankara’s and Yerevan’s recent willingness to start a bilateral dialogue to discuss normalization of relations. We are ready to support that process by all means. [RF MFA spokesperson Maria Zakharova]
We managed to persuade Armenia that the opening of the highway is inevitable and they also agreed on that. Aliyev on the opening of the “Zangezur corridor”
In previous months Armenia was objecting the opening of the highway. But now we managed to persuade them that it’s inevitable and they also agreed on that. So, there is understanding. Now we discussed the legal regime of these corridors. Zangezur Corridor which will go through Azerbaijan to Armenia and further down to Nakhichevan – the legal regime. Here we have certain issues still open. But I think both countries recognize that this must happen. By the way, during the trilateral meeting in Sochi last month held by President Putin, we adopted a Declaration which really talks about opening of communications. So, it will happen. [Ilham Aliyev]
Coronavirus update
On December 15 as of 11:00 in Armenia registered:
Confirmed cases in total – 342 977 (+212)
Recovered – 326 559 (+255)
Active cases – 7 076
Total tests – 2 464 749 (+7 801)
Deaths – 7 856 (+11)
Deaths, caused by other reasons – 1 486 (+6) [Ministry of Health]
