Ararat Mirzoyan and Leo Docherty discuss the relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan

YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 13, ARMENPRESS.The Armenian-UK strategic dialogue has launched with a meeting between the Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ararat Mirzoyan and the UK Minister for Europe Leo Docherty, held on Nov. 13 in London, the foreign ministry said.

The meeting began with a private conversation and later continued in an extended format with the participation of delegations from both countries. Discussions during the meeting centered around the agenda of bilateral relations between the two nations.

Various areas of cooperation were addressed, including politics, trade and economics, security sectors, innovations, interpersonal contacts, and the potential for further cooperation.

The parties thoroughly discussed security and stability issues in the South Caucasus, particularly focusing on the normalization process of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Foreign Minister Mirzoyan underscored the significance of progressing in the peace process based on the principles outlined in the statement adopted after the quadrilateral meeting in Granada in October.

He emphasized the importance of public commitments from Azerbaijan and actively involving international partners in this issue.

FM Mirzoyan presented the "Crossroads of Peace" project developed by Armenia, highlighting the expected advantages resulting from its implementation.

The interlocutors also discussed the forced displacement of more than 100,000 Armenians due to ethnic cleansing by Azerbaijan in Nagorno-Karabakh. They addressed the steps being taken to meet the primary needs and rights of the Nagorno-Karabakh people.