ArmInfo. As part of his working visit to Tokyo, RA National Assembly Vice Speaker Hakob Arshakyan met with Vice Speaker of the House of Representatives Koichiro Gemba.
As reported by the NA press service, the parties discussed the Armenian-Japanese interparliamentary cooperation, specifically emphasizing the enhancing of political dialogue and mutual support on international platforms. The parties also discussed the prospects for regional stability, security and development.
Hakob Arshakyan presented Armenia's stance to the peace-building process in the South Caucasus region. He underscored Armenia's commitment to the peace agenda stating that the negotiations on the peace treaty have been completed. The Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, as the Vice Speaker noted, has numerously reiterated his willingness to sign the agreement, but Azerbaijan's continuous new artificial preconditions create serious obstacles for advancing the process. Hakob Arshakyan said that Armenia is also conducting a constructive dialogue with Turkey, promoting the Crossroads of Peace initiative aimed at deepening regional cooperation, strengthening Asia-Europe ties, as well as ensuring people's well-being and sustainable development. The Vice Speaker also raised the issue of Armenian prisoners of war held in Baku, pointing to the humanitarian side of the issue. He noted that all prisoners of war and illegally detained persons must be immediately returned to their homeland in accordance with international law and humanitarian norms.
Speaking about domestic political developments, Hakob Arshakyan mentioned that ever since the velvet non-violent revolution of 2018, Armenia has been advancing democratic reforms. Vice Speaker of the House of Representatives of Japan Koichiro Gemba reaffirmed Japan's support for the peace process, emphasizing the importance of international law, as well as Armenia's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.
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