Berlin: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz congratulated Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on their peace agreement, describing it as a significant achievement during a press conference held in Berlin with the Armenian Prime Minister.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the German Chancellor stated that “The Federal Republic of Germany has also closely accompanied and supported Armenia and Azerbaijan on this path.” Friedrich Merz praised the agreements reached in March and the transport route agreement established in Washington in August.
Merz highlighted that these agreements symbolize a hopeful sign for peace and prosperity both within the region and globally. He emphasized that the agreement sends an important and positive message beyond the region during these tense and volatile times. Merz also stressed the importance of Armenia and Azerbaijan taking the remaining steps peacefully and resolving unresolved issues through mutual accord.
Friedrich Merz affirmed that Germany would continue to support both Armenia and Azerbaijan on this path. As part of the visit, a Declaration on the Strategic Agenda for the Bilateral Partnership between Germany and Armenia was also signed.