Exchange of prisoners of war between the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia
| In a positive step, Baku and Yerevan exchanged some of their prisoners on the border between the two countries on Wednesday. |
According to the report of Fars News Agency International Group, the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia exchanged prisoners of war on their border on Wednesday in a step towards the normalization of relations.
according to the news agency “Reuters” that this exchange included the release of 32 Armenians by the Republic of Azerbaijan. These people were captured in late 2020. On the other hand, Armenia handed over two soldiers of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
These two South Caucasus neighboring countries have fought two wars over Nagorno-Karabakh in the last 30 years. Azerbaijan recaptured Nagorno-Karabakh in September in a blitzkrieg, prompting most of the 120,000 Armenians to flee to Armenia.
Baku and Armenia have said they intend to Strive to normalize relations and reach a peace treaty based on respect for the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity. This agreement was welcomed by the European Union and some countries.
The spokesman of the Russian Foreign Ministry also said that this country is ready to provide any possible assistance in the field of unblocking communications. transportation, demarcation of borders, conclusion of peace agreement.
Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman of the Russian Foreign Ministry, said: “Russia is following the joint initiative of Baku and Yerevan for He welcomes the normalization of relations and the signing of the peace agreement.” He said: “The joint statement issued by Baku and Yerevan opens new ways for rapprochement. The time of signing the peace treaty is determined by the parties themselves. We, in turn, are ready to help our partners reach a fair agreement.” Zakharova noted that Russia is ready to provide any possible assistance in the field. Unblocking transport communications, demarcation of borders, conclusion of a peace agreement should continue. “Euronews” stated that there are no obstacles in the way of the peace agreement with Armenia. I don’t see any seriousness to sign a peace agreement with Armenia.”
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