“The restoring of communications infrastructure between Armenia and Azerbaijan must fully respect sovereignty of all countries,” Charles Michel, President of European Council, stated after the meeting with Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
President Michel commended steps taken by both leaders to ensure the de-escalation of tensions following recent armed clashes along the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
In particular, the successful establishment of a direct communication link between the Ministers of Defense of both countries, facilitated by President Michel, was acknowledged. This mechanism can serve to prevent future incidents and make a positive impact by helping de-escalate tensions on the ground.
President Michel stressed that resolving key humanitarian issues is of crucial importance.
