Armenia and Azerbaijan Exchange Prisoners, Moving Toward Peace
The exchange, part of an agreement hailed by the EU, also sees Armenia lifting objections to Azerbaijan hosting a climate conference.
- Azerbaijan and Armenia exchanged prisoners of war, with 32 soldiers returning to Armenia and two to Azerbaijan.
- The exchange is in line with an agreement announced last week, which also promised the two countries would work towards a peace treaty.
- The agreement was hailed by the European Union as a major step toward peace in the region.
- As part of the deal, Armenia also agreed to lift its objections to Azerbaijan hosting next year's international conference on climate change.
- The two countries are also discussing the withdrawal of troops from their border.