ArmInfo. Special Representative for the South Caucasus. Magdalena Grono paid her first official visits to Armenia and Azerbaijan from 7 to 11 January 2025.
Conveyed the EU's continued strong commitment to this strategic region and partnerships with both Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Stressed the EU's readiness to step up support to normalization in all its aspects, including:
- by supporting ongoing Armenia-Azerbaijan bilateral talks,
- focusing on concrete aspects of connectivity and humanitarian issues,
- promoting regional cooperation initiatives.
Crucial to advance towards lasting peace, ensure progress on outstanding issues and prepare populations for a peaceful future. Essential to address and lower threat perceptions, including through public reconciliation efforts and positive rhetoric that commits to peace.