Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that direct contacts between Armenian and Azerbaijani representatives are aimed at restoring momentum to the peace process and reaffirming both countries’ commitment to the peace agenda.
Speaking during a government question-and-answer session in parliament, Pashinyan commented on the recent meeting in Dilijan between Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council Armen Grigoryan and Azerbaijani presidential aide Hikmet Hajiyev.
According to the prime minister, it was important for Armenia not to lose momentum in the peace process immediately after the parliamentary elections.
“It was very important for us not to lose the momentum of the peace process after the elections. It was very important for us that the peace process regain its momentum,” Pashinyan said.
He noted that a similar understanding existed on the Azerbaijani side, which led to the Grigoryan-Hajiyev meeting.
Pashinyan said the primary purpose of the talks was to restore momentum to the peace process.
“Our experience has shown that direct bilateral contacts are important,” the prime minister stressed.
The prime minister also highlighted the significance of the meeting being held in Armenia for the first time in this format. He said the next meeting is expected to take place in Azerbaijan.
“It is very important that Armenia and Azerbaijan are reaffirming their commitment to the peace agenda through this process,” Pashinyan said.
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