Jan 13, 2024. Posted by Balkan Periscope - Hellas
On January
10, George Gerapetritis, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece, visited
Armenia, the Press Office of the Armenian Foreign Ministry reported.
Before the meeting at the Foreign Ministry of Armenia, George Gerapetritis, accompanied by Ararat Mirzoyan, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, also visited the Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex and paid tribute to the memory of the victims of the genocide.
Afterward, the tête-à-tête meeting between the Ministers of
Foreign Affairs of Armenia and Greece took place at the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs of Armenia, which was followed by an enlarged meeting with the
participation of the two countries' delegations.
Following
the meeting, the Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Greece held a joint
press conference.
Mirzoyan noted, "I expressed gratitude for Greece's
support in developing Armenia-EU relations and emphasized our commitment to
shared values like democracy and human rights. Effective cooperation extends to
multilateral platforms and trilateral formats with Greece, which we intend to
continue."
"I briefed my counterpart on the South Caucasus
situation post-Nagorno-Karabakh displacement, highlighting Armenia's
determination to build peace. Despite challenges and non-constructive
approaches, we believe a mutually constructive approach with political will can
achieve tangible progress in establishing peace," he added.
George Gerapetritis emphasized: "Greece actively supports the deepening of EU-Armenia relations and the increased EU presence through the EU Mission in Armenia (EUMA).
We aim to strengthen the institutional dialogue, drawing on Greece's experience as one of the oldest EU Member States.
Our collaboration extends to regional and international platforms, with Greece backing Armenia's initiatives, including the protection of World Heritage Sites through UNESCO.
We have stood in solidarity with the people of Armenia during the challenging
times following the displacement from Nagorno Karabakh, providing essential
humanitarian aid."
"Greece's foreign policy adheres to principles of international law, respect for sovereignty, and a commitment to peaceful dispute resolution.
We welcome the Joint Statement by Armenia and Azerbaijan, advocating for mutual release of prisoners and confidence-building measures.
In addressing the South Caucasus region, we support the resumption of talks between Yerevan and Baku for regional security and stability.
The guiding principle should be achieving lasting, just, and sustainable regional peace, aligning with Armenia's "Crossroads of Peace" connectivity project. Additionally, Greece emphasizes the humanitarian needs of the displaced population and looks forward to increased bilateral cooperation across various sectors.
Minister Mirzoyan's warm welcome in Yerevan reflects the intensity and
friendship of our relations," he noted.
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