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BOTH ARMENIA AND AZERBAIJAN VICTIMS OF KARABAKH CONFLICT - EU OFFICIAL
news.am
Sept 7 2011
Armenia
YEREVAN.- Both Armenia and Azerbaijan are victims of the
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, said newly appointed EU special
representative for South Caucasus Philippe Lefort.
During a joint press conference with Armenian FM Edward Nalbandian
held in Yerevan, the official said that EU wishes to assist mediatory
efforts of the OSCE Minsk Group.
"EU has mechanisms and experience on monitoring and support of
peace processes and expresses wish to provide assistance to Armenia
and Azerbaijan as we consider that both states are victims of the
conflict," he said.
Lefort said he first visited Armenia back in 1988 after a devastating
earthquake.
"I got familiar with the history of Soviet Armenia, achievements and
difficulties. I am pleased to accept my new mission which gives an
opportunity to visit your country more often," he said.
After long debates, the EU decided to preserve the post of special
representative for South Caucasus and add a mandate of holding talks
on Georgian crisis, Lefort added.
"This post is very important as the EU attaches importance to
the region which has a great potential for economic and cultural
development after the peace is established," he said.
news.am
Sept 7 2011
Armenia
YEREVAN.- Both Armenia and Azerbaijan are victims of the
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, said newly appointed EU special
representative for South Caucasus Philippe Lefort.
During a joint press conference with Armenian FM Edward Nalbandian
held in Yerevan, the official said that EU wishes to assist mediatory
efforts of the OSCE Minsk Group.
"EU has mechanisms and experience on monitoring and support of
peace processes and expresses wish to provide assistance to Armenia
and Azerbaijan as we consider that both states are victims of the
conflict," he said.
Lefort said he first visited Armenia back in 1988 after a devastating
earthquake.
"I got familiar with the history of Soviet Armenia, achievements and
difficulties. I am pleased to accept my new mission which gives an
opportunity to visit your country more often," he said.
After long debates, the EU decided to preserve the post of special
representative for South Caucasus and add a mandate of holding talks
on Georgian crisis, Lefort added.
"This post is very important as the EU attaches importance to
the region which has a great potential for economic and cultural
development after the peace is established," he said.