Zakharova accused Armenia of obstructing the negotiation process
“Armenia management Mirzoya’s visit cancellation prevented the normalization of their relations by doing
“When the statements of the official Yerevan seriously differ Armenia It is difficult to assess the position of his side”.
This Russia The press secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Maria Zakharova at the briefing held on January 12 voiced.
Maria Zakharova reacted to what Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said at a press conference the day before:
“During the press conference, the Prime Minister of Armenia spoke about his intention to sign the document based on Russia’s proposals, and at the same time about giving priority to some “comprehensive solution” of the conflict promoted by the West.”
The MFA official recalled that Armenia and Azerbaijan meeting of foreign ministers on the peace agreement on December 23, 2022 in Moscow should have been held:
“The leaders of the two countries agreed to it, everything was prepared. But the visit of Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan at the last minute cancellation it was the leadership of Armenia. This is not only a peace treaty, but also Armenia-Azerbaijan other pressing issues related to the normalization of relations, including Lachin way It prevented the discussion of the situation around him”.
“It was reflected in the statement on the results of the summit held in Prague in October 2022 Baku Yerevan’s agreement to base itself on the Alma-Ata Declaration of 1991 while preparing a peace treaty with Armenia fundamentally changed the logic of the negotiation process. The Alma-Ata Declaration confirmed the inviolability of the borders between the republics of the Soviet Union. Then the Highlands Karabakh Autonomous Province Azerbaijan It was part of the SSR. Of course, Baku “It is very difficult to ignore this situation in the peace process between Yerevan and Armenia,” Zakharova stressed.
He noted that if the Armenian partners are really interested in solving the problems identified in the direction of the comprehensive implementation of the tripartite agreements at the highest level, then instead of engaging in scholasticism, it is necessary to continue joint work:
“Russia Armenia-Azerbaijan the proposal to provide a platform for peace treaty negotiations remains valid.