Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, in his remarks at the 8th European Political Community Summit in Yerevan, addressed cooperation with Armenia, shared values, as well as the regional peace process.

He welcomed the progress in the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process.

“I join others in saluting the progress that’s been made on peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and I welcome the presence of President Aliyev,” he said, referring to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, who delivered an address via video link.

“I do think that it is fitting that Canada is the first non-European country to join this forum, as we are the most European of non-European countries. We share a triple alignment of history, of values, and trust,” Carney said, highlighting that these ties are also reflected through the Armenian community in Canada.

The Canadian Prime Minister also underscored cooperation with Armenia as part of international missions, mentioning Canada’s role as the only non-European participant in the European mission in Armenia (EUMA).

Carney said the world is undergoing a rupture across several dimensions: in technology, in energy, in commerce, and geopolitics.

“Now, we have to accept the world as it is, not as we wish it to be,” he said.

“And gatherings such as these point to a better way forward.”