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APA, Azerbaijan
June 9 2012
EU expresses concern at incident along line of contact between
Azerbaijani and Armenian troops
[ 09 Jun 2012 12:52 ]
Catherine Ashton called on both sides to respect the ceasefire and
exercise restraint on the ground and in public statements
Baku. Dunal Gurbanov - APA. EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs
and Security Policy Catherine Ashton expressed concern at the reported
serious armed incidents during the last three days along the border
between Azerbaijan and Armenia and the Line of Contact between the
Azerbaijani and Armenian troops.
Her press secretary Michael Mann reports that Catherine Ashton is very
concerned on information about serious armed incidents on 4, 5 and 6
June along the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan and the Line of
Contact and deeply regrets the loss of human life.
"The High Representative 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,
which has been deteriorating during the last several months. Uses of
force or threat for that as well as the status quo do not contribute
to a resolution of the persisting conflict.
These incidents highlight the importance of a functioning incident
investigation mechanism as proposed by the OSCE. Moreover, they
reinforce the need for progress in the negotiation process",- the
report says.
The High Representative urged Armenia and Azerbaijan, as partner
countries, to step up their efforts to reach agreement on the Madrid
principles, as a basis for peace, and to fully implement the
commitments made by their Presidents in the framework of the OSCE
Minsk Group.
"The EU reiterates its full support of the OSCE Minsk Group and the
efforts of its co-chairs aimed at a peaceful conflict resolution", -
the statement says.
June 9 2012
EU expresses concern at incident along line of contact between
Azerbaijani and Armenian troops
[ 09 Jun 2012 12:52 ]
Catherine Ashton called on both sides to respect the ceasefire and
exercise restraint on the ground and in public statements
Baku. Dunal Gurbanov - APA. EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs
and Security Policy Catherine Ashton expressed concern at the reported
serious armed incidents during the last three days along the border
between Azerbaijan and Armenia and the Line of Contact between the
Azerbaijani and Armenian troops.
Her press secretary Michael Mann reports that Catherine Ashton is very
concerned on information about serious armed incidents on 4, 5 and 6
June along the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan and the Line of
Contact and deeply regrets the loss of human life.
"The High Representative 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,
which has been deteriorating during the last several months. Uses of
force or threat for that as well as the status quo do not contribute
to a resolution of the persisting conflict.
These incidents highlight the importance of a functioning incident
investigation mechanism as proposed by the OSCE. Moreover, they
reinforce the need for progress in the negotiation process",- the
report says.
The High Representative urged Armenia and Azerbaijan, as partner
countries, to step up their efforts to reach agreement on the Madrid
principles, as a basis for peace, and to fully implement the
commitments made by their Presidents in the framework of the OSCE
Minsk Group.
"The EU reiterates its full support of the OSCE Minsk Group and the
efforts of its co-chairs aimed at a peaceful conflict resolution", -
the statement says.