YEREVAN, APRIL 28, ARTSAKHPRESS. More than two years since signing the 2020 trilateral statement, Azerbaijan still refuses to release all Armenian prisoners of war and captive civilians in violation of the terms of the agreement, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said at the April 28 joint press conference with French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna.
“Despite Armenia’s readiness to solve the existing problems through constructive negotiations, Azerbaijan continues the occupation of the sovereign territory of the Republic of Armenia and aggressive actions, which are provocative and contradict the statements adopted with results of the meetings in Prague and Sochi,” FM Mirzoyan said, noting that the 1991 Alma-Ata Declaration has a fundamental role in the context of these statements and Armenia remains fully committed to the declaration.
FM Mirzoyan said that Armenia is committed to the efforts for establishing stability in the region. He said that Armenia continues negotiations with Azerbaijan around the peace treaty draft.
“I must underscore that the imperative of resolving all existing issues without force or the threat of force is crucial for comprehensive and lasting settlement, and addressing the issues of the rights and security of the people of Nagorno Karabakh under an internationally guaranteed format of dialogue,” FM Mirzoyan said, adding that Armenia sincerely expects France’s continuous strong involvement and efforts in these issues.
