Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan participated in a round-table discussion at the International Center for Defense and Security of Estonia (ICDS) in Tallinn on June 27.
Representatives of expert circles and heads of accredited diplomatic missions in Estonia attended the discussion.
In his introductory speech, Minister Mirzoyan presented the RA’s foreign policy priorities in light of changing geopolitical conditions, existing challenges, and steps taken to overcome them.
Minister Mirzoyan thoroughly presented the current security situation in the South Caucasus, as well as recent developments and trends. The head of the RA foreign political department emphasized the vision of the RA regarding establishing stability and long-term peace in the region and the efforts and ongoing challenges to implement it.
The process of normalizing relations with Turkey, the agreements reached through dialogue, and the importance of their implementation were mentioned.
Touching upon the normalization of Armenia-Azerbaijan relations, Minister Mirzoyan emphasized the signing of the peace treaty in 1991 and the importance of continuing the delimitation process based on the Alma-Ata Declaration.
The participants of the discussion exchanged ideas on the prospects of deepening RA’s partnership with the EU and its member states. Joint efforts aimed at Armenia’s resistance, democratic reforms, and the EU monitoring mission in Armenia were highlighted as important components.
In cooperation with a broader geographical scope, the possibilities of an RA-US strategic partnership were also discussed, as well as the development of North-South and East-West economic and transport channels and the implementation of projects under the “Crossroads of Peace.” “We have received a positive response from our international partners regarding this initiative; it also confirms RA’s commitment to the peace agenda and ensuring sustainable development in the region.”
RA Foreign Minister also answered several other questions of interest to the attendees.
