Diplomat: Germany to support Armenia in  normalizing relations with  Azerbaijan

ArmInfo.  Germany, along with the United States and its European partners, has long been actively supporting  peace negotiations between Armenia and  Azerbaijan, as stated by Niklas Wagner, Commissioner for Eastern  Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia at the German Federal Foreign  Office, in his speech at a gala reception marking the 34th  anniversary of Armenia's independence. The event was organized by the  Armenian Embassy in Germany at the TUMO Center in Berlin.

According to him, with the initialing of the peace treaty in  Washington on August 8, Armenia and Azerbaijan have turned a new page  in their history. "Both countries are ready to resolve complex issues  through negotiations and make difficult compromises. We will continue  to offer political and humanitarian support to Armenia, together with  our EU partners, in the process of normalizing relations with  neighboring Azerbaijan. From our own history of reconciliation with  our neighbors, we know that lasting peace takes time," he said.

Viktor Yengibaryan, Armenia's Ambassador to Germany,  noted that the  path to independence was a conscious decision by the Armenian people  to live freely, independently, and with dignity.  Referring to the  agreements reached in Washington, he emphasized that from now on, the  logic of peace, not conflict, will prevail throughout the South  Caucasus region.

"The agreement on peace and the settlement of interstate relations  opens up broad opportunities not only for Armenia, but also for  neighboring countries and the European Union," he noted.  The  ambassador also praised the interstate relations between Armenia and  Germany, the high level of political officials from the German  government, members of the Bundestag, ambassadors accredited to  Germany, diplomats, representatives of city authorities and members  of the Armenian community.