Russia: Moscow ready to facilitate full normalization of Armenia-Azerbaijan relations — Lavrov

Lavrov

YEREVAN, June 9. /TASS/: Moscow is interested in a full normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan and is ready to facilitate it in every possible way, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Thursday.

"On the whole, we are interested in a full normalization of relations between our neighbors Armenia and Azerbaijan. We are certainly aware of the proposals that Azerbaijan has put forward in this regard, as we are aware of your position that you have put on paper," Lavrov noted. "We are ready to do everything that Russia can do in order to facilitate efforts to reach a mutual agreement. As I have already said, we are determined to fully implement all accords," he added.

When speaking about the activities of the Russian-Armenian-Azerbaijani group involving deputy prime ministers, Lavrov said: "The trilateral working group of deputy prime ministers on restoring transport and logistics ties has achieved progress in concurring on the specific aspects of agreements. We discussed additional steps that need to be taken and we are ready to report about it now."

Lavrov also welcomed the start of border delimitation activities. "An inauguration meeting has taken place, which we consider to be very important. We will make preparations for a Moscow meeting that will involve Russian representatives who will provide advisory services, including cartographic materials," the Russian foreign minister added.