Armenia, Azerbaijan agree to build trust in joint statement
"The Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan share the view that there is a historical chance to achieve a long-awaited peace in the region. Two countries reconfirm their intention to normalize relations and to reach the peace treaty on the basis of respect for the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity," according to the statement quoted by Azerbaijan's state-run news agency AZERTAC.
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- Published Date: 10:04 | 07 December 2023
- Modified Date: 09:38 | 08 December 2023
Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to take steps toward normalising ties and to exchange prisoners of war, a joint statement by the countries said Thursday.
The two sides agreed "to take tangible steps aimed at confidence-building" and reaffirmed their "intention to normalise ties and sign a peace agreement", the statement said.
Baku will free 32 Armenian prisoners of war, while Yerevan will release two Azerbaijani servicemen, it added.