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NPR News: 12-08-2023 4PM EST
Belgium welcomes the joint statement by Armenia and Azerbaijan announcing the release of prisoners and other confidence-building measures, Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib said in a post on X.
“This significant step is commendable. We urge continued progress and embrace all initiatives for lasting peace and stability in the region,” she said.
Belgium welcomes the joint statement by #Armenia & #Azerbaijan announcing the release of prisoners & other confidence-building measures.
This significant step is commendable.
We urge continued progress & embrace all initiatives for lasting peace and stability in the region. https://t.co/CyWKhcAryG
— Hadja Lahbib (@hadjalahbib) December 8, 2023
In a joint statement the two countries reconfirmed their intention to normalize relations and to reach the peace treaty on the basis of respect for the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Driven by the values of humanism and as a gesture of goodwill, the Republic of Azerbaijan releases 32 Armenian military servicemen. In its turn, driven by the values of humanism and as a gesture of goodwill, the Republic of Armenia releases 2 Azerbaijani military servicemen.
A group of Armenian veterans with disabilities has teamed up with a dance troupe to bring an unusual performance to Yerevan: choreographed wheelchair dance. Participants say the project has forged friendships, boosted their spirits, and challenged some of the limited expectations they face in society.
Six journalists have been arrested in Azerbaijan since November 20 to today. On November 20, Director of “AbzasMedia” Ulvi Hasanli and his assistant Muhammad Kekalov were detained, and on November 21, editor-in-chief Sevinj Vagifgizy was detained. Then each of them was charged with smuggling, and by a court decision they…
The OSCE stands ready to help as a platform for continued dialogue between Armenia and Azerbaijan, OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Foreign Minister of North Macedonia Bujar Osmani said in a post on X.
“Yesterday’s joint statement by Armenia and Azerbaijan is exactly the sort of positive step forward needed on the path to sustainable peace. The OSCE stands ready to help as a platform for continued dialogue & as an implementation partner for agreements,” the OSCE chair said.
Yesterday’s joint statement by #Armenia & #Azerbaijan is exactly the sort of positive step forward needed on the path to sustainable peace.
The @OSCE stands ready to help as a platform for continued dialogue & as an implementation partner for agreements.— Bujar Osmani (@Bujar_O) December 8, 2023
In a joint statement the two countries reconfirmed their intention to normalize relations and to reach the peace treaty on the basis of respect for the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Driven by the values of humanism and as a gesture of goodwill, the Republic of Azerbaijan releases 32 Armenian military servicemen. In its turn, driven by the values of humanism and as a gesture of goodwill, the Republic of Armenia releases 2 Azerbaijani military servicemen.