EU urges de-escalation of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

Baku. 23 June. REPORT.AZ/ "Recent violations of the ceasefire resulting in further fatalities on the Line of Contact in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone are a stark reminder that the status quo is unsustainable".

Report informs, statement of the EU External Action Service Spokesperson, Maja Kocijančič says.

"The European Union expects de-escalation and restraint in deeds as well as in words. The European Union fully supports the efforts of the Minsk Group Co-Chairs and joins their appeal of 19 June for immediate consideration of measures to reduce tensions in the conflict zone and at the international border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as well as re-engagement of the parties in negotiations on substance, in good faith and with the necessary political will" the statement said.