Armenian Diplomacy Active with NATO Amid Regional Tensions
On January 18, Vahan Kostanyan, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, met with Javier Colomina, the NATO Secretary General's Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia. Discussions focused on the Armenia-NATO cooperation agenda, with particular emphasis on the continued participation of Armenian peacekeeping units in international missions, including those under NATO auspices. The meeting also addressed international and regional security issues, including the security situation in the South Caucasus and recent developments in the normalization process of Armenia-Azerbaijan relations. Deputy Minister Kostanyan highlighted the need for targeted actions by international partners to maintain stability and peace in the South Caucasus, expressing concerns about recent statements from Azerbaijan's President contradicting the negotiation process's logic.
On January 19, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with Javier Colomina. The discussion revolved around Armenia-NATO cooperation, regional security, and international security. The Prime Minister addressed the security situation in the South Caucasus, recent developments in the normalization process between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and the ongoing peace process based on well-established principles. Pashinyan highlighted the contradiction between recent statements made by the President of Azerbaijan and the overall negotiation logic, expressing concerns about the potential contribution to regional tension. The interlocutors also delved into the need for an appropriate response and actions from the international community to ensure stability and peace in the South Caucasus. The meeting underscored the importance of ongoing cooperation between Armenia and NATO and the significance of addressing regional security challenges through diplomatic means.