Pope Francis has welcomed the progress in the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan. He described the steps taken toward peace in the South Caucasus as a "sign of hope" and emphasized that this process could serve as an example for resolving other conflicts.
The statement from the Holy See notes that Pope Francis appreciates the agreement reached on the final text of the peace treaty between the two countries and hopes it will be signed soon. He expressed confidence that the agreement would contribute to establishing lasting peace in the South Caucasus.
Earlier, the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry announced that negotiations on the draft agreement for establishing peace and interstate relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia had been concluded.
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