BSEC region needs peace, says FM Mirzoyan

YEREVAN, DECEMBER 19, ARMENPRESS. The BSEC region needs peace, which should be at least manifested through the absence of active military hostilities, lasting ceasefires and active efforts to de-escalate, said Foreign Minister Mirzoyan in a video message at the 49th meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization.

“The BSEC region is ravaged by an ongoing war, and numerous conflicts and disagreements. These are impediments that are not easy to overcome, with a direct impact on the functioning of this Organization. Armenia, as a Chair, felt it firsthand as we came to a point when we encountered difficulties even with adoption of an agenda for a meeting. It is obvious that the BSEC region needs peace, which should be at least manifested through the absence of active military hostilities, lasting ceasefires and active efforts to de-escalate,” noted the Foreign Minister.

The Foreign Minister assured that the Government of Armenia is determined to continue its efforts to reach the desired goals of peace, security, stability and cooperation.

"Continuous and sincere dialogue, revitalizing trade and economic ties as well as ensuring inclusiveness in regional initiatives and projects are essential prerequisites for overcoming existing contradictions and achieving better cooperation, development and prosperity of our countries," Mirzoyan said.

“Against the backdrop of the fragile geopolitical situation we more than ever need to shape a way to better economic connectivity, which will allow us to establish pragmatic trade arrangements built on shared interests in various fields, such as energy, transport and trade. We need, furthermore, to enhance intercultural and people-to-people exchanges,” added the FM.