Armenian, British FMs discuss consequences of 44-day war in Artsakh

ArmInfo.Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan during a telephone conversation with newly appointed Minister of State for Europe and North America of the UK  Foreign Office James Cleverley congratulated the latter on his  appointment, wishing him success in his branch mission.

During the conversation, the interlocutors touched upon the 30th  anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between  Yerevan and London, noting that a lot of work has been done in the  development of bilateral relations during the specified period.

The parties stressed their readiness to strengthen and expand  cooperation based on common values and mutual trust.

The importance of democratic processes in Armenia was pointed out and  the support of the United Kingdom was noted in this context. During  the conversation, issues related to regional stability and security  were touched upon. Mirzoyan spoke about the situation that developed  as a result of the 44-day war, as well as due to the invasion of the  Azerbaijani Armed Forces into the sovereign territory of the Republic  of Armenia.

Touching upon fundamental issues that require immediate solutions,  the Armenian Foreign Minister stressed that Azerbaijan continues to  hold 38 Armenian prisoners of war and civilians hostage, and the fate  of hundreds of missing people, including a dozen forcibly  disappeared, remains unknown. Issues on the international agenda were  also discussed.