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OSCE Chairperson-in-Office`s meeting with Azerbaijani civil society`s  reps scheduled for next week 

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office`s meeting with Azerbaijani civil society`s  reps scheduled for next week 

ArmInfo. The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen concluded her visit to Azerbaijan today.

Minister Valtonen met with the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev,  and Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov in Baku.

Chairperson-in-Office Valtonen commended Azerbaijan's willingness to  take steps towards peace and the normalization of relations with  Armenia. Based on a joint appeal to the OSCE from Armenia and  Azerbaijan, Finland proposed a decision to close the Minsk process  and related structures at the Ministerial Council meeting on 25  August and it was approved unanimously on 1 September by all 57  participating States.

"The decision to close the Minsk process and its related structures  reflects the concrete progress made by Azerbaijan and Armenia in  their pursuit of reconciliation and normalized ties. Building  connections between people at every level of society is vital for  true reconciliation. The OSCE stands ready to support initiatives  that foster enduring peace and stability, especially for communities  long impacted by conflict," Chairperson-in-Office Valtonen said.

Due to unexpected changes in the schedule, the meeting with  Azerbaijani civil society representatives is being scheduled for next  week.

The Finnish OSCE Chairpersonship will continue to engage civil  society, emphasizing that inclusive dialogue is essential for  promoting democratic values and strengthening stability.

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