The European Union Thursday reiterated calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities and strict respect for the agreed ceasefire by all in Nagorno Karabkah. [ Ссылка ] #eudebates #Russia #Turkey #Armenia #Nagorno #Karabakh #OSCE #Azerbaijan #WAR #Borders #EUCouncil #Sarkissian

The European Union Thursday reiterated calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities and strict respect for the agreed ceasefire by all in Nagorno Karabkah.

The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, Josep Borrell, met today with the President of the Republic of Armenia, Armen Sarkissian, in Brussels.

This was expressed in a statement by EU High Representative, Josep Borrell, following a meeting today with the President of Armenia, Armen Sarkissian, in Brussels to discuss the situation in and around the Nagorno Karabakh conflict zone.
"Any actions that target civilians or bring about further suffering to the civilian population must stop immediately," said the EU statement.
He urged Armenian and Azerbaijan to return to the negotiations on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement under the auspices of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs, without preconditions and without delay.
"All actors, including external parties, should refrain from any actions that may result in the continuation of hostilities and further casualties. This includes bringing an end to the dangerous, inflammatory and xenophobic rhetoric," he added.

They discussed the situation in and around the Nagorno Karabakh conflict zone. The High Representative/Vice-President referred to the 10 October and 17 October ceasefire agreements, mediated by Russia and France respectively in coordination with the other OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs, which were agreed to by both Armenia and Azerbaijan but not respected. The European Union continues to call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and strict respect for the agreed ceasefire by all. Any actions that target civilians or bring about further suffering to the civilian population must stop immediately. The High Representative/Vice-President also stressed that the sides have an obligation to comply fully with international humanitarian law.

The High Representative/Vice-President urged the sides to return to the negotiations on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement under the auspices of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs, without preconditions and without delay. All actors, including external parties, should refrain from any actions that may result in the continuation of hostilities and further casualties. This includes bringing an end to the dangerous, inflammatory and xenophobic rhetoric. High Representative/Vice-President Borrell reiterated the EU’s supports for the on-going efforts of the Co-Chairs through active high level contacts, as well as via the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus.

Armenian President Armen Sarkissian has left for Brussels to discuss the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict with NATO and European Union officials, his office said on Wednesday. [ Ссылка ] #eudebates #Russia #Turkey #Armenia #Nagorno #Karabakh #OSCE #Azerbaijan #WAR #Borders #EUCouncil #Sarkissian

During the visit he will meet NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell and European Council President Charles Michel, it said.
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Armenia expects NATO and EU leaders to do “everything possible” to stop the fighting and to “bring to life” a cease-fire deal, it said.

The trip follows more than three weeks of fighting over Nagorno-Karabakh, a mountain enclave that is internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan but is governed by ethnic Armenians.
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