European Parliament member Nathalie Loiseau expressed hope that a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed as soon as possible. She stated there are no visible reasons for delaying it, underlining its importance for the entire region and its population.
“I eagerly await the swift signing of a peace document agreed upon by Armenia and Azerbaijan. The region and its people deserve peace and respect for their rights,” she said, as reported by Armenpress.
Addressing the prospects of signing the agreement amid Baku’s continued imposition of new preconditions, Loiseau said she sees no justification for not finalizing the deal.
“I see no reason to delay signing the peace agreement. It will bring relief and allow both countries to look toward the future,” she stated.
The lawmaker expressed hope that Baku would focus on improving the well-being of its own citizens rather than pressuring neighboring Armenia.
“I hope Azerbaijan will prioritize ensuring the welfare of its citizens instead of exerting pressure on its peaceful neighbor (referring to Armenia). I also hope Armenia will finally feel secure from attacks,” Loiseau added.
Commenting on the situation following the joint statement on peace, where Azerbaijan began circulating claims that Armenian forces violated the ceasefire, she emphasized the need to stop inflammatory rhetoric and disinformation.
“The EU monitoring mission in Armenia has reported that the border situation is calm. Peace requires as much courage as war. Only weak souls fear peace,” she said.
On March 13, Armenia and Azerbaijan announced they had finalized the draft of a peace treaty and concluded negotiations. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan proposed initiating discussions with President Ilham Aliyev on the signing location and timeline. However, Baku continues to raise several preconditions, including demands for constitutional amendments in Armenia over alleged territorial claims, and for the dissolution of the OSCE Minsk Group.
Alongside these demands, Azerbaijan has frequently claimed that Armenian forces opened fire along the border, though such allegations have not been confirmed by independent observers.
