The following is an Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs press release.

On January 16, with the mediation and participation of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs Igor Popov, Stéphane Visconti and Andrew Schofer the meeting between Zohrab Mnatsakanyan, acting Foreign Minister of Armenia, and Elmar Mammadyarov, Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan, took place. Andrzej Kasprzyk, the Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, also participated in the meeting.

The interlocutors had a useful and constructive exchanges, which is also aimed at establishing more mutual understanding and mutual trust.

At the meeting, which lasted more than four hours, the interlocutors touched upon a wide range of issues related to the peace process, including preparing populations for peace, security and sustainable economic development.

The new dates for the next meeting are not yet confirmed, however, the Foreign Ministers  agreed to continue consistent, result-oriented talks in upcoming months.