Aliyev's Budapest Speech: Key Conditions for Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Unveiled

Budapest Peace Talks: Aliyev Outlines Conditions for Armenia-Azerbaijan Agreement Budapest, Hungary – In a significant address during a visit to Budapest, President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan outlined two key conditions for a lasting peace agreement with Armenia. The speech, delivered on [Date of speech], focused on the aftermath of the Second Karabakh War and the progress (or lack thereof) in peace negotiations. "The peace agreement's text is authored by us," stated President Aliyev, emphasizing Azerbaijan's proactive role in the peace process. He further stressed the need for Armenia to amend its constitution to remove its territorial claims against Azerbaijan. This constitutional change is a crucial element in building trust and fostering a stable future between the two nations. Aliyev also called for the dissolution of the OSCE Minsk Group, stating that the group's current inactivity is counterproductive to the peace efforts. He argued that a new approach is necessary to overcome the impasse and achieve a lasting peace in the region. The President's remarks highlight the complexities and challenges involved in resolving long-standing conflicts and the importance of addressing core issues for a sustainable resolution. The video of the speech, circulating widely online, is expected to further fuel discussions about the peace process and the conditions for a lasting settlement between Armenia and Azerbaijan.