Pinho: EC president's visit to region linked to Baku-Yerevan peace

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's visit to the South Caucasus should be viewed in the context of the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan and the EU's efforts to develop regional connectivity, EC Spokesperson Paula Pinho said at a briefing in Brussels, Report informs.

Responding to a question about von der Leyen's trip, Pinho noted that the EC President will hold talks in Azerbaijan today and in Armenia tomorrow.

Ursula von der Leyen will be accompanied on her trip by Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos.

According to Pinho, the regional visit follows the initialing of the historic peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia, and the EU is committed to promoting transport and energy connectivity in the region.

"After the peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, this is a historic agreement that has been made, and the EU wishes to contribute to ensuring connectivity in the region. When I talk about connectivity, I'm talking about energy and transport, and this can make all the difference when it comes to bringing people together and ensuring integration. It is in this context, therefore, that this visit is being carried out and should be seen.," she added.