Armenia attempts to prevent progress by obstructing talks - FM Bayramov

The resolution of the conflict opens up new perspectives for regional cooperation, development, and prosperity through normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The 10 November 2020 joint statement has been further complemented with a trilateral Azerbaijan-Russia-Armenia statement of 11 January 2021, which specifically deals with opening of communications in the region, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov told the 37th meeting of the GUAM Council of Foreign Ministers, Report informs.

"Trilateral working group dealing with the opening of communications has started to work on concrete directions in the region. Despite the fact that the opening of communications can be a critical and achievable breakthrough, Armenia attempts to prevent progress by obstructing negotiations and resorting to delaying tactics. We remain constructively engaged in the process and seized of the matter. It is crystal clear that re-vitalization of communications will significantly boost trade and transportation through Armenia and Azerbaijan for the benefit both of these countries and our partners. It will be a significant factor of normalization and play its positive role for laying down the conditions for sustainable peace and stability in the region and beyond," the minister added.