During a joint briefing with Jan Borg, the Chairman-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malta on May 13, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan expressed optimism regarding the potential signing of a peace treaty with Azerbaijan, suggesting it could bring an end to the longstanding conflict.

"Our region, unfortunately, is not devoid of serious challenges, and they, in turn, affect such fundamental OSCE principles as territorial integrity and sovereignty of states. These are challenges directly related to the OSCE mandate and underscore the importance of the targeted involvement of the organization," Mirzoyan stated.

The Armenian diplomat elaborated on the cooperation agenda and addressed the regional security issue during the discussions. "I presented to my Maltese colleague the current situation in the South Caucasus, the latest developments in the Armenian-Azerbaijani negotiations, the latest developments in the peace settlement, including details of the talks held in Alma-Ata," Mirzoyan stated, highlighting the ongoing efforts in finding a resolution.

Referring to the agreement reached on April 19 regarding the delimitation of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border based on the 1991 Alma-Ata Declaration, Mirzoyan emphasized its significance, portraying it as a reflection of numerous agreements between the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan. "We are confident that by enshrining this principle in the peace treaty and concluding a peace treaty, this long-standing conflict can be put to an end, and a long-term and stable peace in the region can be established," he asserted.

In response, the OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Jan Borg, pledged support for Armenia and Azerbaijan in their quest for a comprehensive and stable peace agreement. "Malta is transparent and honest as the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office. We will support Armenia and Azerbaijan so that they can reach a comprehensive and stable peace agreement. We are informed that both countries prefer to resolve issues on a bilateral platform, and we support this," Borg stated, affirming the organization's commitment to facilitating the peace process.

However, Borg refrained from offering an assessment of the border delimitation process between Armenia and Azerbaijan, citing the bilateral nature of the negotiations. "I will not help the process if I express my position here. We (OSCE) are not part of the process; it is a bilateral process (between Yerevan and Baku). Please respect my position; I will refrain from assessments," he clarified.

Moreover, Mirzoyan characterized the meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan in Kazakhstan as taking place in a constructive atmosphere. "Our recent talks with the Azerbaijani side were held in a constructive atmosphere. My assessment is fully reflected in the joint press release issued after the negotiations between the sides. And at the moment, there are no grounds or expediency to say more. The process continues in accordance with the principles that we have voiced many times," the minister stated.