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- Armenian FM Ararat Mirzoyan met with PACE President Theodoros Rousopoulos in Strasbourg.
- The two discussed Armenia-CoE cooperation and progress on democratic reforms.
- Mirzoyan briefed on the Armenia-Azerbaijan normalization process and its current developments.
- The importance of signing a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan was emphasized.
- PACE’s support for democratic principles in Armenia was acknowledged as significant.
Mirzoyan-Rousopoulos Meeting Focuses on Armenia’s Reform Progress
During a meeting with Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) President Theodoros Rousopoulos, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan reviewed the positive progress stemming from democratic reforms undertaken in Armenia. According to Armenia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, both sides expressed satisfaction with the trajectory of cooperation between Armenia and the Council of Europe.
Democratic Values and European Cooperation in Focus
The two officials highlighted the importance of upholding democratic values under current global conditions. Mirzoyan conveyed Armenia’s appreciation for the principled stances taken by PACE and other Council of Europe bodies on issues relevant to Armenia.
Peace Process with Azerbaijan Presented to PACE
Foreign Minister Mirzoyan provided an update on the latest developments in the Armenia-Azerbaijan normalization process. He emphasized that reaching an agreement on the establishment of peace and interstate relations between the two countries would mark a critical milestone for regional stability. The meeting also included an exchange of views on broader regional and international issues.
Source: RA Ministry of Foreign Affairs