"Peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia will be beneficial for the entire region" - O'Brien
"Peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia will be beneficial for the entire region" - O'Brien
The United States sees opportunities to achieve peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia, US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs James O'Brien said at a briefing in Baku today. He stressed that "the settlement of the conflict will be beneficial for the entire region, at the same time it will bring economic benefits."
Referring to the agreements between Armenia and France on military supplies, the American diplomat said that "every country has the right to self-defense." "We see Azerbaijan also working in this direction," he added.
At the same time, according to O'Brien, the purchase of new weapons is "also an indicator that there is very little trust between the parties." "And this is understandable, because we are talking about a 30-year conflict," the American diplomat added. He noted that the parties are working towards peace-building and building trust.
Recalling Armenia's support for Azerbaijan's adoption of COP-29, Azerbaijan's release of detained Armenians, and the border demarcation process, O'Brien described these steps as "positive" actions. O'Brien announced the invitation of the United States of Azerbaijan and Armenia to events within the framework of the NATO summit in Washington on July 9-11.
"We expect the participation of both countries. A total of 30 countries are expected to participate, including these countries," O'Brien said. Regarding the upcoming COP29 climate summit, the American diplomat noted that the United States will provide technical support to Azerbaijan in holding this event.
O'Brien also drew attention to the fact that during the meetings in Baku he touched upon the importance of ensuring human rights and democracy. He noted the role of Azerbaijan in the energy supply of Europe. "Some European countries have completely abandoned Russian gas, some have reduced purchases. Azerbaijan has become one of the countries playing a leading role in diversifying Europe's energy sources," O'Brien said.
Politics
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Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, who arrived in Baku today, held a press conference at the COP29 climate conference. When asked about the arrested climate activists and opposition figures in Azerbaijan, she stated that Germany advocates for the release of government critics and that she would raise this issue during her meeting with Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister. She specifically mentioned the name of Professor Gubad Ibadoglu, a doctor from Dresden University.
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On November 21, climate activists held a series of protests at the COP29 climate conference in Baku. The main themes of the protests included nuclear weapons testing, animal killings, protection of rivers and water bodies, and environmental pollution.
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The General Assembly of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (EaP CSF) adopted a resolution on Friday reaffirming its commitment to democratic reforms, regional stability, and European integration amidst escalating geopolitical tensions driven by Russia's ongoing aggression in Ukraine.
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Activist Nijat Ibrahim, who was detained in Baku pre-trial detention center-1, inflicted numerous wounds on himself on November 20 in protest against unjustified criminal prosecution, his wife Parvin Ibrahim told Turan. According to her, on November 21, her husband called her and informed her that the day before he had inflicted incised wounds on himself with a piece of mirror. In particular, he cut his throat and ears.
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