Astana Visit: Armenian FM Hails Progress in Peace Talks With Azerbaijan, Cites "Breakthrough"

Armenia’s Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan called the draft peace agreement with Azerbaijan a “breakthrough,” signaling readiness to move forward after months of negotiations, Orda.kz reports.

Speaking in Astana on March 27 following talks with Kazakh Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu, Mirzoyan said both Armenia and Azerbaijan had agreed on the contents of a draft peace treaty:

After lengthy negotiations, it is time to sign the agreement and move forward towards peace in the South Caucasus and the opening of new economic opportunities,
noted the head of the Armenian Foreign Ministry. 

He added that both sides had recognized each other’s territorial integrity and agreed that border demarcation would follow the principles of the 1991 Almaty Declaration.

Armenia's position is clear – recognition of the territorial integrity of the two states and the demarcation process based on the provisions of the Almaty Declaration. It is obvious that it is also important to resolve humanitarian issues, including clarifying the fate of missing persons and releasing prisoners of war and detained civilians,
emphasized Mirzoyan.

Kazakh Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu welcomed the progress, saying that lasting peace in the South Caucasus could create new opportunities for the broader region.

The two Ministers also discussed bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade, economics, and humanitarian initiatives. Currently, more than 100 companies with Kazakh capital operate in Armenia, while over 430 Armenian-affiliated businesses are registered in Kazakhstan.

While no date has been set for signing, both sides have expressed political will to move forward — pending final agreements on outstanding issues.

Original Author: Ruslan Loginov