We Also Have a Success Story for Armenia and Azerbaijan: Kaja Kallas

Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, addressed participants of the 12th plenary session of the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly held in Yerevan. Her message was presented during the session by the Deputy Director-General of the EU's External Action Service, Odrone Perkauskiene.

In her address, Kallas discussed the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan and the stability in the region. “We also have a success story for Armenia and Azerbaijan. The historic step taken in Washington on August 8 has brought the region closer to stability and long-term peace. We support the process of normalizing relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan and are showing explicit support for leading the region towards enduring peace, prosperity, and development,” the message stated.

Kallas emphasized that the ongoing normalization process promises to unlock unprecedented economic opportunities: “At this moment, the normalization process promises to open up unprecedented economic opportunities, create open borders, and establish cross-border connections. This will also deepen interactions and trust among the people,” said the EU high representative.

She also touched on the deepening of relations between Armenia and the European Union. “Recent developments in bilateral relations show that Armenia is aligning more closely with us in its values and democratic principles,” Kallas stated.