Nagorno-Karabakh: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union

The EU welcomes the agreement reached on 10 October on a humanitarian ceasefire between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

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http://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2020/10/11/nagorno-karabakh-declaration-by-the-high-representative-on-behalf-of-the-european-union/http://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2020/10/11/nagorno-karabakh-declaration-by-the-high-representative-on-behalf-of-the-european-union/
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Monday, October 12, 2020
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Nagorno-Karabakh War, OSCE Minsk Group, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, International relations, Armenia–Azerbaijan border, Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, Battles, Post-Soviet states, Nagorno–Karabakh clashes, Minsk Protocol
Summary
Key Points: 
  • The EU welcomes the agreement reached on 10 October on a humanitarian ceasefire between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
  • The EU urges the sides to strictly abide by this agreement and calls on all actors, including external parties, to refrain from any actions that may lead to further casualties.
  • The EU calls upon the sides to engage in substantive negotiations without delay under the auspices of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs, without preconditions and on the basis of the agreed upon principles.
  • The EU continues to support the work of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs in seeking a negotiated political solution to the conflict and will remain engaged in efforts towards lasting peace in the region.
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