European Council President Charles Michel has welcomed the release of five Armenian prisoners of war.

“Welcome release by Baku of five more Armenian detainees, following 31/8 discussions in Brussels. That handover is taking place bilaterally is a first – and to both Azerbaijan and Armenia credit,” Michel said in a Twitter post. .

“Addressing all outstanding humanitarian issues is a key priority,” he added.

As Armenian News-NEWS.am reported earlier, Azerbaijan returned five Armenian POWs to Armenia on September 8.