Thomas Gruner: EU should participate in Karabakh talks

PanARMENIAN.Net - "I suppose that the European Union can do more for the resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. Unfortunately, the EU lacks the essential foreign and security policy at the moment," said European Parliament member Thomas Gruner.



"I believe that EU's efficient endeavors are necessary for the Karabakh settlement. In my personal opinion, the European Union should participate in the talks. Many EU member states wish to promote the resolution of the conflict. I wish the EU could develop a joint strategy and become a mediator. We have a mission for guarding Transdnistrian borders, we cooperate with police and customs services. This variant may be considered for Nagorno Karabakh as well. I believe that the European Union has a greater potential than the OSCE Minsk Group. The conflict region is closer to Europe than to the United States," he said.



"The Action Plan with Azerbaijan reflects the principle of territorial integrity and this principle should be respected. The Action Plan with Armenia maintains other details. It reflects the principle of the right of nations to self-determination. Do not accuse the EU of "double game." The Action Plans have been discussed with the partner states and have different contents. The EU's political wish is to resolve the conflict basing on the documents adopted by the international community. The conflict should be settled via talks and the sides should be ready for concessions," he said, Trend news agency reports.