EU’s Michel welcomes ‘major breakthrough’ after Armenia, Azerbaijan announce prisoner swap

YEREVAN, DECEMBER 8, ARMENPRESS. President of the European Council, Charles Michel, has welcomed the ‘major breakthrough’ in Armenia-Azerbaijan relations after the sides reached an agreement to release prisoners.

In a post on X, Michel called on the both countries to finalize the peace treaty.

“Delighted to welcome a major break through in Armenia-Azerbaijan relations as they issue a joint statement. Welcome in particular release of detainees and unprecedented opening in political dialogue. Establishing and deepening bilateral dialogue between sides has been a key objective of the EU-led Brussels process: today’s progress is a key step. I now encourage the leaders to finalise the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal ASAP,’ Michel said.