Iranian FM: Peace treaty between Yerevan and Baku to reduce escalation risks in the region

ArmInfo. Iran welcomes the  signing of a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and the  sooner a decision is made on the date of signing the document, the  better.  Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi state at a joint  press conference with his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan in  Yerevan,.

"This agreement is crucial for establishing stability and long-term  peace in the South Caucasus. It is also vital for the development of  economic relations. And we hope that the existing problems will be  resolved soon and the agreement will be signed," the diplomat said.   Acknowledging the risks of escalation in the region, Araghchi  expressed hope that the signing of a peace treaty will minimize these  threats.

At the same time, the Iranian diplomat avoided giving a direct answer  to the question of what exactly Tehran is prepared to do if  Azerbaijan tries to forcefully obtain the corridor through Armenia's  Syunik region.  Araghchi recalled that Iran is in favor of resolving  regional problems through dialogue and diplomacy, and is against  military actions to resolve contradictions. "Transit routes must  operate with respect for jurisdiction, territorial integrity and laws  of countries. They are only acceptable within this framework. Any  other solution is unacceptable," Araghchi concluded.