ArmInfo.Belarus sincerely welcomes the agreement on a complete cessation of hostilities in the zone of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. This was stated by President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko at a meeting with journalists in Baku following talks with his Azerbaijani counterpart.
"This is an important political decision, which should become the basis of lasting peace in the region. With which I would like to congratulate the people of Azerbaijan and the people of Armenia - on the end of this terrible tragedy, which lasted 30 years," Alexander Lukashenko stressed.
The President noted that his position is known both in Azerbaijan and in Armenia. "God grant that this misfortune evens out, that there are no fragments in the soul and heart of the Armenian and Azerbaijani peoples. What I am convinced: there will be no settling of scores on the part of my friend and brother, there will be no revenge," the Belarusian leader said.
Ilham Aliyev, in turn, stated that Azerbaijan is aimed at strengthening confidence-building measures in relations with Armenia. "We expect that Belarus, as our friend, a trusted partner, will take an active part not only in the restoration of territories. Belarus, as a partner of Armenia, a country that together with it is a member of the EAEU and the CSTO, and as a country that is a close friend of Azerbaijan, can play an important role in establishing contacts between Armenia and Azerbaijan, "he added, according to Lukashenko's press service.