Armenia-Azerbaijan agreement is cause for hope, lasting peace is now within reach — Germany’s Foreign Office

Germany’s Foreign Office has commented on the agreement reached on a peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

“The news that Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed on a peace agreement is cause for hope. After decades of hostility and war, the fact that lasting peace is now within reach is important for the region and beyond,” German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on X.

“After long negotiations, Armenia’s courageous concessions make this final step on the path possible – a path we have accompanied both countries on. I call on both sides to now sign the peace agreement,” she added.