There are currently no negotiations underway regarding the signing of a treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said.
According to him, the Armenian side is ready to immediately begin consultations on the venue and timing of the signing, but Azerbaijan has not yet demonstrated readiness to proceed while simultaneously reaffirming its commitment to the peace process, Factor.am reported.
He also stated that Armenia and Turkey are discussing new opportunities for cooperation, although no final decisions have yet been reached.
The minister noted that the agenda includes numerous technical and economic issues, among them topics related to Armenian-Turkish relations.
Mirzoyan recalled that an agreement to open the border for citizens of third countries and holders of diplomatic passports has existed for a long time, but its implementation has repeatedly been delayed.
According to him, the process continues “step by step,” and he is confident that in the future it will be possible to witness the full normalization of relations.
Mirzoyan also said that communication with Russia remains ongoing and that he sees no need for special discussions following Russia’s recent statements.
Earlier, the U.S.-based Atlantic Council think tank proposed that President Donald Trump’s administration lift restrictions on arms sales to Azerbaijan in exchange for the release of dozens of political prisoners, including Armenians held in Baku.
The proposal reportedly includes a clear warning to Baku that any benefits received would depend on preserving the hard-won peace.
