YEREVAN: Russia will help normalise relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.

Lavrov stressed the importance of continuing to push ahead the process of normalising Armenia-Azerbaijan ties during a joint press conference with his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan after their meeting on Thursday as per reports.

"We all believe, in my opinion, that the process is moving forward. It's possible that a faster approach would be preferable "Russia would attempt to contribute to the process in every way possible, said the visiting Russian Foreign Minister. He praised the Armenia-Azerbaijan Line Commissions' efforts to demarcate the border, stating Russia is willing to provide consulting assistance in this regard.

Meanwhile, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov pledged that any agreement to improve economic and transportation communications in the South Caucasus will fully respect Armenia's sovereignty. 

For his part, Mirzoyan praised Russia's contribution to sustaining peace in the Nagorno-Karabakh region.  He said that Armenia is interested in reactivating the Minsk Group Co-Chairmanship of the OSCE (Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe).

Lavrov arrived in Armenia on Wednesday for a working visit.

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