“We wholeheartedly welcome the peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia, and we affirm that Georgia is prepared to contribute to strengthening peace and cooperation in the region,” stated Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Bochorishvili during a joint briefing with OSCE Secretary General Feridun Sinirlioğlu.
Bochorishvili expressed Georgia’s genuine desire to foster peace and stability in the South Caucasus.
“I am pleased to report that, last week, Tbilisi hosted a trilateral meeting involving the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan—the first of its kind. I am hopeful that this format will pave the way for fruitful cooperation aimed at the well-being of our region.
“Georgia places great importance on regional cooperation, particularly in implementing projects that showcase our role and leverage our capabilities to promote economic development. In this regard, collaboration with our partners within the framework of the OSCE is vital. Let me extend my gratitude for your visit to Georgia and for engaging in discussions about these important issues concerning regional cooperation,” Bochorishvili concluded.
As of April 2025, Armenia and Azerbaijan have made significant strides toward finalizing a peace agreement aimed at resolving their long-standing conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh. In March, both nations agreed on the text of the draft treaty, a development welcomed by international actors including the European Union and the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly.
Despite this progress, challenges persist. Azerbaijan has called for Armenia to amend its constitution to remove references to Nagorno-Karabakh and to agree to a land corridor connecting Azerbaijan to its Nakhchivan exclave via Armenian territory. Armenia has expressed willingness to consider constitutional changes but has not committed to the corridor proposal.
Tensions remain high, with reports of over two dozen ceasefire violations since March, raising concerns about the stability of the peace process. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has urged Azerbaijan to investigate these incidents, suggesting they may be attempts to intimidate civilians.
Internationally, the European Union continues to support the peace negotiations, while Russia has cautioned against a “hasty” agreement, emphasizing the need for a regionally grounded solution.
In a related development, Armenia has initiated steps toward European Union integration, with President Vahagn Khachaturyan signing a bill to establish a legal framework for EU accession. Prime Minister Pashinyan clarified that this move does not equate to a formal membership application but marks the beginning of broader integration efforts.
While the peace agreement is nearly finalized, its successful implementation will depend on resolving these outstanding issues and maintaining a commitment to dialogue and compromise.
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