Top EU official hails release of Armenian servicemen by Azerbaijan

President of the Council of the European Union Charles Michel has welcomed the handover of eight Armenian servicemen by Azerbaijan to Armenia, Report informs, citing Michel’s tweet.

“The release by Azerbaijan and reparation to Armenia of 8 Armenian detainees is another sign of positive developments following the meeting with @EmmanuelMacron @azpresident @NikolPashinyan. The EU supports stability and prosperity in the region,” the tweet reads.

Azerbaijan, guided by the principle of humanism, on February 7, 2022, returned 8 servicemen of Armenian origin to Armenia.