TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araguchi repeated Tehran’s stance on unblocking connection routes in the South Caucasus on Tuesday, Armenpress reported.
Iran supports unlocking connections, but it must be based on national sovereignty, territorial integrity and respect for national law, Aragut said at a joint press conference with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan, Jerevan’s Foreign Minister.
“Iran believes that regional issues must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy, and opposes military steps to resolve regional conflicts. The development of regional connection routes, transportation routes, is an acceptable issue, but must take place under the sovereignty of the state. If Azerbaijan attempts to militarily capture the extraterritorial corridor through Armenia.
Tehran wants a quick peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan
Foreign Minister Araguchi also expressed his hope that Armenia and Azerbaijan will quickly sign the peace agreement.
“Iran supports a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan and hopes that both countries will make a final decision as soon as possible on signing the agreement,” the Iranian chief diplomat said.
“We believe this agreement is extremely important for peace and stability in the South Caucasus, and this issue is very important for the development of economic relations and we hope that the issues that exist will be resolved soon and the agreement will be signed.”
Regarding the risk of escalation in the region, the Iranian Foreign Minister added, “We hope that if we sign a peace agreement, these risks will be minimized and we will witness the stability of the region for the benefit of all.”
Armenia announced it is ready to quickly sign the peace agreement.
“Armenia is ready to sign a peace agreement with Azerbaijan, but so far there is no motivation from Baku.”
On his side, Armenian Foreign Minister Mirzoyan said his country is ready to begin consultations with Azerbaijan and select a venue and date for the peace agreement to be signed.
So far, he said that such preparations have not been expressed by Azerbaijan.
“Officially, Yerevan proposed that they start consultations to determine where, time and other details to sign the contract. At this moment we have not formally heard the same preparations by Baku,” Mirzoyan said when asked whether consultations were already taking place.
“It is similar to the end of the text of the peace agreement, and Azerbaijan has seen other prerequisites. You ask. You ask. We need to continue working, negotiate, negotiate, and ensure mutually acceptable solutions, dignified solutions, and lasting peace. Mirzoyan said: