Armenian Ambassador to Greece, Greek MP discuss South Caucasus developments

Armenian Ambassador to Greece Tigran Mkrtchyan met with Mrs. Dora Bakoyannis, Chairperson of the Standing Committee on National Defense and Foreign Relations of the Greek Parliament.

During the meeting, Ambassador Mkrtchyan discussed Armenia-Greece and Armenia-European Union relations and presented the latest developments in this direction, the Armenian Embassy in Greece said in a statement.

“The Ambassador presented the latest developments in the South Caucasus region, in particular, the Armenia-Azerbaijan and Armenia-Turkey negotiation processes. It was noted that the recognition of each other’s territorial integrity should be the foundation of a peace treaty, based on the 1991 Alma-Ata Declaration. Ambassador Mkrtchyan expressed concern over the rigged trials against Armenian prisoners of war and civilians held in Baku.

Mrs. Dora Bakoyannis welcomed Armenia's intention to normalize relations with Azerbaijan and Turkey, noting, in particular, that the opening of the Armenian-Turkish border would contribute to the formation of a more constructive atmosphere in the region. She noted that the application of international law is experiencing a crisis, but Greece's position is clear that the resolution of conflicts should take place in accordance with the norms of international law.

Both sides touched upon the importance of high-level contacts between Armenia and Greece and highlighted the activeness of cooperation between the two parliaments. For this purpose, Ambassador Mkrtchyan invited Mrs. Bakoyannis to visit Armenia, which was positively received.