Despite recent military operations conducted by Baku against Armenian separatists in Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev are set to meet next month in Spain, according to the French Press Agency.
The Armenian Security Council stated in a press release that the meeting is scheduled for October 5th in Granada, southern Spain, with the participation of French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and European Council President Charles Michel.
Azerbaijani forces have continued their operations today, aiming to establish full control over the predominantly Armenian separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh.
This sudden offensive has raised concerns about the fate of Armenians trapped in the area.
The meeting between Pashinyan and Aliyev, facilitated by international leaders, reflects ongoing efforts to find a diplomatic solution to the conflict and end hostilities in the region.
The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the Nagorno-Karabakh region has a long and complex history.
The region, located in the South Caucasus, has been a point of contention between the two countries for decades. Here is some background information: