In a diplomatic meeting, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in New York on September 26. The talks centered on recent developments in the South Caucasus region and Armenia's ongoing peace efforts.
During the meeting, Prime Minister Pashinyan provided an update on the current status of peace treaty discussions between Armenia and Azerbaijan. He also briefed the Secretary-General on the progress of the border demarcation process between the two countries. Pashinyan took the opportunity to highlight the Armenian Government's innovative "Crossroads of Peace" project, aimed at fostering regional stability and cooperation.
The Armenian leader emphasized the crucial role of UN support in Armenia's pursuit of peace and regional stability. He underscored the importance of Secretary-General Guterres' personal backing for these initiatives.
In response, Secretary-General Guterres expressed his appreciation for Armenia's proactive steps towards normalizing relations with Azerbaijan and establishing peace in the region. He reaffirmed his readiness to contribute to strengthening stability in the South Caucasus within the scope of his mandate as UN Secretary-General.