17:40, 22 February 2023

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 22, ARMENPRESS. Luxembourg wants the trilateral peace talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan to continue, ARMENPRESS reports, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Luxembourg Jean Asselborn said at a joint press conference with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan in Yerevan.

"The trilateral peace talks that started in 2021 between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, President of the European Council Charles Michel and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev seem to have stopped at this moment. There were encouraging developments. We would like them to continue, Luxembourg supports the resumption of trilateral peace talks so that you can achieve a strong and lasting peace treaty," said the Foreign Minister of Luxembourg.

Luxembourg also supports the establishment of a long-term EU mission in Armenia. According to Jean Asselborn, it will strengthen relations with the EU, the mission can play an important role, reduce the number of incidents, risks for the population.

"The launch of this mission can be an important element for the general peace process and the normalization of relations. Luxembourg will be active, we also have a member in the mission," said the Foreign Minister.

He also highlighted the Armenia-EU Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement that entered into force in March 2021. This will provide an opportunity to cooperate in more areas, including strengthening democracy, the rule of law, and the fight against corruption. "Armenia has made great progress. I hope that you will continue this democratic path", said the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Luxembourg.