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Trend, Azerbaijan
July 4 2012
European Council head: EU will continue its support in resolution of
Nagorno Karabakh conflict
Azerbaijan, Baku, July 4 / Trend, E.Mehdiyev /
European Union (EU) will continue to insist that Armenia and
Azerbaijan step up their efforts to reach agreement, EU official
website quotes European Council head Herman Van Rompuy as saying
during his speech at the Armenian parliament.
He said the so-called Madrid Principles remain a valid basis for
peace, in accordance
with the commitments made by the Presidents of both your countries to
France, Russia and the United States as co-chairs of the OSCE's Minsk
Group.
Expressing his great concern about the recent serious armed incidents
on the contact line between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Rompuy deeply
regretted the loss of human life. He said the clock cannot be turned
back on these tragic incidents, but lessons can be learned.
"The European Union calls on both sides strictly to respect the
ceasefire and exercise
restraint, on the ground and in public statements, in order to prevent
a further escalation of the situation. Threats and the use of force do
not contribute to a resolution of this persisting conflict," he said.
Rompuy stated that the efforts of the Minsk Group and its co-chairs to
seek a peaceful resolution have our full support. Where useful, we
stand ready to provide extra assistance for confidence building
measures.
He underlined that once there is a settlement agreement the EU will be
ready to help implementing it including with rehabilitation
assistance.
From: A. Papazian
July 4 2012
European Council head: EU will continue its support in resolution of
Nagorno Karabakh conflict
Azerbaijan, Baku, July 4 / Trend, E.Mehdiyev /
European Union (EU) will continue to insist that Armenia and
Azerbaijan step up their efforts to reach agreement, EU official
website quotes European Council head Herman Van Rompuy as saying
during his speech at the Armenian parliament.
He said the so-called Madrid Principles remain a valid basis for
peace, in accordance
with the commitments made by the Presidents of both your countries to
France, Russia and the United States as co-chairs of the OSCE's Minsk
Group.
Expressing his great concern about the recent serious armed incidents
on the contact line between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Rompuy deeply
regretted the loss of human life. He said the clock cannot be turned
back on these tragic incidents, but lessons can be learned.
"The European Union calls on both sides strictly to respect the
ceasefire and exercise
restraint, on the ground and in public statements, in order to prevent
a further escalation of the situation. Threats and the use of force do
not contribute to a resolution of this persisting conflict," he said.
Rompuy stated that the efforts of the Minsk Group and its co-chairs to
seek a peaceful resolution have our full support. Where useful, we
stand ready to provide extra assistance for confidence building
measures.
He underlined that once there is a settlement agreement the EU will be
ready to help implementing it including with rehabilitation
assistance.
From: A. Papazian