A German website "EurActiv" highlights Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s visit to Germany in its article titled "Germany calls Azerbaijan an increasingly important partner", SIA informs.
During the meeting the sides discussed Azerbaijani-Armenian Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
With a view to the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh (see background), Merkel and Aliyev reportedly agreed that the conflict should be resolved peacefully. Germany is a member of the OSCE’s Minsk Group, and in this capacity is supporting a negotiated solution, Merkel added.
The Minsk Group is observing the conflict and spearheading efforts to bring about a peaceful and consensual agreement in talks with Armenia and Azerbaijan.
The German Chancellor also expressed her concern over the increasing incidence of ceasefire violations and offered support in principle. "Germany would like to offer help in resolving the problem." She reported that they had discussed whether or not the EU ought to take the initiative.
According to the website Vesti of Azerbaijan, Merkel also said that Russia "plays a role" in exacerbating the Nagorno-Karabakh frozen conflict. She is quoted as saying that "Armenia and Russia stick to a common position on this issue".
In September 2013, Armenia abandoned plans for EU association and decided to join a customs union led by its former Soviet master Russia. Since then, the rapprochement between Yerevan and Moscow has increased. Russia has extended the agreement with Armenia over its military bases in the country until 2047.
The German Chancellor also expressed her concern over the increasing incidence of ceasefire violations and offered support in principle. "Germany would like to offer help in resolving the problem." She reported that they had discussed whether or not the EU ought to take the initiative.
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