The Russian Federation is interested in the formation of a zone of stability and prosperity in the South Caucasus. One of the most important conditions is a comprehensive normalization of relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia, based on the interests of the peoples of both countries.
we consistently support all the efforts that contribute to the goal of the goal of the goal of the South Caucasian republics in Washington, with the mediation of the American side, we deserve a positive assessment. We hope that this step will help that this step will help The promotion of the peaceful agenda. “
about this, the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, commenting on the results of negotiations between the leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia in Washington.
” until recently, Baku and Yerevan claimed to prefer to carry out the dialogue directly, without external assistance. ” -noted the diplomat.
She reminded that “the current stage of the Armenian-Azerbaijanian normalization began with the direct assistance and central role of Russia by the adoption of a three-way statement of the highest level of November 920 about the ceasefire and all the hostilities in the” Nagorno-Karabakh conflict “.
in her words, the optimal option for solving The problems of the South Caucasus are to search and further implement the decisions developed by the countries of the region themselves with the support of their immediate neighbors – Russia, Iran, Turkey.
“Connecting non -regional players should work to strengthen the peaceful agenda and not create additional difficulties and dividing lines. I would like to avoid the sad experience of Western assistance to the settlement of conflicts in the Middle East. From the examples in the South Caucasus – the presence of the EU observation mission in Armenia, whose activity constantly causes irritation in other regions, ”added Zakharova.
The official representative said that the Russian side further analyzes the Washington statements regarding unlocking regional communications. Three -sided agreements remain relevant with the participation It went out.
She noted the importance of the factor of Armenia membership in the Unified Customs Space of the EAEU, in particular, in relation to the organization of transit cargo transportation through the territory of the republic.
“cannot be ignored by the fact that the border of Armenia with Iran is protected by Russian border guards located in accordance with the interstate agreement of September 30, 1992,” – She continued.
in her opinion, the most important importance in establishing the world between the two South Caucasian republics will be signed and entered into force of the agreement on the world and the establishment of interstate relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia.
“The reconciliation of the two countries should be inscribed in the regional context and is based on the balance of interests and the unconditional respect of the priorities sides and neighboring states, ”Maria Zakharova summed up.