The peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan is showing positive dynamics, creating new opportunities for cooperation with the European Union, Latvian Deputy Foreign Minister Artjoms Uršuļskis stated ahead of the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Luxembourg, Report informs.
He noted that Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs will visit Azerbaijan and Armenia this week. "Now we have the chance to strengthen economic cooperation with these countries, and we need them to move closer to Europe," Uršuļskis said.
The deputy minister highlighted the importance of demonstrating to both countries the opportunities the EU offers for business development and expanded cooperation. "This is also about creating new prospects for European business in the markets of Azerbaijan and Armenia," he added.
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna also expressed positive views on the peace process between Azerbaijan and Armenia. "I was in Armenia just over a week ago, and I believe the peace process with Azerbaijan is on the right track," he said.