Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan emphasized the need for Azerbaijan to return to the negotiation table regarding the preparation of a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan. He made this statement during a joint news conference with his Estonian counterpart, Margus Tsahkna, on December 13.

Ararat Mirzoyan stated that the majority of the necessary preparations for the peace treaty have been completed. He emphasized the importance of convening a meeting to finalize the agreement.

Regarding the involvement of mediators, the Armenian Foreign Minister noted that the primary focus should be on the treaty's content.

“If we look carefully, in the last two years, there have been direct bilateral negotiations, and the organizing of the meetings has been facilitated by the international community. If we return to the process, we will be able to move forward quickly, but now there is no political will in the leadership of Azerbaijan,” said Mirzoyan. 

Armenian FM confirmed the validity of agreements on the exchange of detainees, stating that these arrangements were not changed. He further noted that while these agreements are in place, they are not the sole measures under discussion. The minister mentioned the Armenian initiative to withdraw troops from the border, expressing the belief that such a move would have a positive impact.

Ararat Mirzoyan mentioned that bringing an end to conflicts and establishing dignified peace in the South Caucasus requires a clear commitment from all neighboring countries. He further highlighted the importance of strong and sincere support from the international community in achieving this goal.

Alongside other issues, Armenian and Estonian FMs outlined the expansion of the EU civilian mission in Armenia and Estonia’s participation in the mission to ensure regional stability. 

In this context, it’s noteworthy that the European Union’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, earlier announced plans to increase the number of observers for the EU mission in Armenia (EUMA) from 138 to 209.