Statement by Thorbjørn Jagland, Secretary General of the Council of Europe
Following the agreement between Armenia and Turkey, Thorbjørn Jagland, Secretary General of the Council of Europe, made the following statement :
"I congratulate the Governments of Armenia and Turkey on the agreement to restore diplomatic relations and re-open the frontier between the two countries. This is a historic step, which should bring about a lasting reconciliation between the two countries and reinforce the stability of the South Caucasus region as a whole. I would like to pay tribute to the Swiss government - as well as the European Union, Russia, France and the United States - for their crucial role in negotiations that led to this event. No-one doubts that the full implementation of the yesterday’s agreements will require time and sustained commitment from both parties. The Council of Europe is ready to help in this process, within its fields of expertise, and in full co-operation with the governments of Armenia and Turkey."
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