  EU envoy: Restraint needed by Azerbaijan, Armenia to reduce tensions November 28, 2022 - 17:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Toivo Klaar, the EU’s special representative in the South Caucasus, has urged Armenia and Azerbaijan to show “strong political will” to end the conflict between the two countries Klaar’s remarks came after the effective cancellation of an Armenian-Azerbaijani summit planned in Brussels on December 7. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said on Friday, November 25 that the summit slated for December 7 will not take place because Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian wants French President Emmanuel Macron to also take part in it. He said that France can no longer mediate Armenian-Azerbaijani negotiations because of Macron’s recent pro-Armenian comments and “anti-Azerbaijani” resolutions adopted by French lawmakers. Klaar met with Aliyev in Baku late last week. He said in a tweet on Monday that the Azerbaijani leader remains committed to the “EU-facilitated format” of peace talks. “Many challenges remain; restraint and strong political will be needed by Azerbaijan and Armenia to reduce tensions to achieve a comprehensive settlement,” the EU diplomat added.   Top stories The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. London’s Armenian community has been left feeling “under attack” after the city’s Genocide monument was vandalised. The United States believes there should be an international mission to provide transparency.   Partner news |  Latest news Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia. |
