Macron and Tokayev support signing of Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal

The Presidents of France and Kazakhstan expressed their full support for the normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan and the signing of a peace agreement as soon as possible. This was stated in the joint declaration signed by French President Emmanuel Macron and his Kazakh counterpart Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on strengthening strategic partnership.

Macron and Tokayev agreed that the peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan will promote a just and stable peace in the region while respecting the territorial integrity of the two states and the 1991 Alma-Ata Declaration. The presidents underscored the importance of stability in the South Caucasus for the development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route.

The presidents also reaffirmed their joint commitment to strengthening peace, security, and stability at the global and regional levels.

The declaration was signed during Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s state visit to Paris.