Azerbaijan Agrees to Kazakh Proposal for Peace Talks in Astana
Azerbaijan Welcomes Kazakhstan’s Proposal for Peace Talks with Armenia
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has announced that his country considers Kazakhstan’s proposal to hold talks between Baku and Yerevan on a peace treaty in Astana as “acceptable.” The statement was made during a telephone conversation between President Aliyev and Kazakh President Qasym-Zhomart Toqaev on September 9, as reported by Aliyev’s press service.
The proposal for peace talks comes amidst ongoing tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region. The two countries have been locked in a conflict for decades, with sporadic outbreaks of violence occurring throughout the years.
President Aliyev’s response to Kazakhstan’s proposal signals a willingness to engage in diplomatic efforts to find a peaceful resolution to the long-standing conflict. The potential peace talks in Astana could provide a platform for dialogue between the two sides and help to de-escalate tensions in the region.
It remains to be seen whether Armenia will also agree to participate in the proposed peace talks. However, Azerbaijan’s openness to Kazakhstan’s proposal is a positive step towards finding a peaceful solution to the conflict.
As developments continue to unfold, the international community will be closely monitoring the situation in hopes of a peaceful resolution between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Kazakhstan’s initiative for peace talks in Astana could potentially pave the way for dialogue and reconciliation between the two neighboring countries.
