Armenia-Cyprus relations, the Cyprus drawback, the method of normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan and Armenia-European Union relations have been, amongst others, on the heart of discussions between the Minister of Overseas Affairs of Cyprus, Constantinos Kobos and the Minister of Overseas Affairs of Armenia, Ararat Mirzoyan, on Monday, throughout their assembly on the Ministry of Overseas Affairs, with the 2 Ministers asserting the approaching institution of everlasting diplomatic missions within the capitals of the 2 international locations.
The joint statements of the 2 Ministers have been preceded by the signing of the Visitor Ebook by the Minister of Overseas Affairs of Armenia, a non-public assembly between the 2 Ministers and prolonged talks between the 2 delegations.
Mr. Kombos in his assertion said that the “sturdy bilateral relations between the 2 international locations and our peoples” have been as soon as once more confirmed, noting {that a} very productive dialogue happened on quite a few points.
He stated that on a bilateral degree, the opening of diplomatic missions in Cyprus and Armenia is imminent, which, as he famous, “will facilitate the additional deepening of cooperation and ties, particularly when it comes to the economic system and investments, and naturally we are going to broaden contacts among the many individuals who exist already.”
He emphasised that the Armenian group in Cyprus is a really helpful half and factor of Cypriot society, noting that “it acts as a catalyst to maintain our historic ties alive and our frequent heritage sturdy, and naturally to strengthen our political convergence”.
The Overseas Minister stated he knowledgeable his Armenian counterpart in regards to the newest developments within the Cyprus problem, saying that “the Republic of Cyprus is extraordinarily grateful for the principled place persistently adopted by Armenia concerning the Cyprus problem.”
Mr. Kombos identified that Cyprus strongly promotes and helps the deepening of relations between Armenia and the European Union stating that “we welcome two latest developments, the help throughout the framework of the European Peace Facility to assist Armenia and , secondly, the initiation of the visa liberalization dialogue between the European Union and Armenia.”
These are, he continued, essential steps and addressing his Armenian counterpart he stated that “you may ensure that you could have our full assist”.
“I additionally confirmed the place of the Republic of Cyprus that Armenia is a pleasant nation, a testing ally and that you’ve got our full and unconditional assist. It’s a place of precept, a place primarily based on the values of the worldwide group. Respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity usually are not choices. They’re obligations for everybody, and in all situations and circumstances,” stated Mr. Kombos.
He added that the method of normalizing relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan was additionally mentioned, mentioning that “diplomacy, dialogue, is the one solution to resolve every kind of disputes. On the similar time, the way in which the dialogue is carried out can’t be dictated by coercive ways.” He famous that sovereignty and territorial integrity have to be revered, stressing that “this isn’t one thing that may be negotiated.”
For his half, the Minister of Overseas Affairs of Armenia said that Armenia has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of Cyprus, supporting its efforts to discover a simply and sustainable answer to the Cyprus drawback, in accordance with the related resolutions of the UN Safety Council and worldwide regulation. “Our dedication can also be mirrored within the imaginative and prescient of creating lasting peace in our wider area, the South Caucasus,” he famous.
He identified that Cyprus-Armenia relations have been consolidated “to the purpose the place the presence of everlasting diplomatic missions in our capitals is solely needed”, asserting that Armenia and Cyprus will mutually open embassies within the capitals of the 2 international locations within the coming months.
On the similar time, he indicated that the commerce turnover between the 2 international locations has elevated over the past yr, expressing the idea that the constructive dynamics ought to proceed.
Talking about Armenia's partnership with the European Union, he stated that “that is my first go to to a member state of the European Union after the landmark choices taken by the Council of the European Union on July 27, i.e. to begin the dialogue on visa liberalization with Armenia and the supply of help to our nation throughout the framework of the European Peace Mechanism”.
“We’re presently in the course of an necessary technique of deepening our relationships with the European Union. We now have a brand new partnership agenda,” he stated.
He additionally said that regional developments and the general state of affairs round Cyprus and Armenia have been additionally mentioned, stressing that “it’s apparent that our partnership, friendship and cooperation have grow to be even stronger as a result of want to beat frequent challenges”.
He identified that Armenia is dedicated to peace and stability, thanking Cyprus for the help it supplied to the Armenian folks forcibly displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh.
He added that he knowledgeable his Cypriot counterpart, amongst different issues, of the significance of signing the peace treaty with Azerbaijan, which gives for the mutual recognition of territorial integrity primarily based on the 1991 Almaty Declaration, in addition to of the significance of making certain the continuity of limitation process primarily based on the identical Declaration and subsequently the 1991 boundary line.
“I believe this place is evident and constant, however other than that, it has additionally been additional developed by our proposals to create mechanisms on border incidents in addition to arms management, which we’ve not but obtained solutions to and which stay nonetheless unknown,” he stated.
He expressed the idea that the present historic momentum needs to be used with a purpose to put together a greater future for the financial improvement and prosperity of your entire area.
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