BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 4. The European Political
Community (EPC) Summit held in the South Caucasus marks a historic
step toward peace in the region, President of the European Council
António Costa said following the summit, Trend reports.
“Today’s EPC Summit was truly historic. For the first time, the
EPC met in the South Caucasus,” Costa said.
He noted that the participation of President of the Republic of
Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev via videoconference gave the event
additional significance.
“That means this summit will forever be remembered as a summit
of peace in the Caucasus – brought about by brave political choices
and patient diplomatic efforts,” he stated.
Costa emphasized that the region's achievements are an important
example against a backdrop of global instability.
“This story of peace in Europe, in a world where escalation and
war seem to dominate, is something to be celebrated,” he said.
According to him, the process reflects a broader European
approach to conflict resolution.
“There is a European way of doing things – through
multilateralism, with the UN system at its heart, and in respect
for international law,” Costa added.
