Albanian Ambassador to UN Ferit Hoxha delivered a statement at the Security Council meeting on the Lachin corridor commenced by the initiative of Armenia.
“We welcome the commitment of both parties to a longer-term negotiation plan for a comprehensive peace agreement. As stated by the President of the European Union, Charles Michel, only one month ago, current efforts represent “one of the most comprehensive and vigorous stages of negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan”, he said.
Hoxha said Albania welcomes plans for the construction of a railway connection, which should take place without delay. We want to believe that parties will be swift to take the offer and the readiness of the EU to contribute financially for this project.
“Establishing the rail link could prove a strong confidence-building measure and symbolise cooperation to advance shared interests, laying the groundwork for further diplomatic and economic collaboration between Azerbaijan and Armenia”, he said.
Albanian Ambassadr said, his country reiterates their principled position that humanitarian needs must not be politicized; they must not be used to resonate other grievances.
He also proposed to consider Aghdam-Stepanakert road for food delivery. In addition, the Ambassador said, Tirana encourages direct talks between Nagorno-Karabakh and Azerbaijan.
