Putin expresses readiness to support Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process

YEREVAN, AUGUST 23, ARMENPRESS. Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a phone call with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, expressed willingness to support the peace process with Azerbaijan, according to a readout issued by the Kremlin.

According to the Kremlin, Pashinyan and Putin discussed the issues related to the normalization of the Armenian-Azerbaijani relations, given Putin’s latest trip to Azerbaijan where he met with President Aliyev.

“The Russian side expressed readiness to further support Armenia and Azerbaijan in advancing the development of the peace treaty, border delimitation and demarcation, as well as unblocking of transport-logistic connections. The positive dynamics of the trade-economic partnership was highlighted during an exchange of views about the bilateral agenda. An agreement to continue contacts was made,” the Kremlin said.