EU says ready to help Armenia, Azerbaijan delimitate border

EU says ready to help Armenia, Azerbaijan delimitate border

PanARMENIAN.Net - The European Union is ready to provide expertise and help to Armenia and Azerbaijan on border delimitation and demarcation, Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano said in a statement on Friday, May 28.

Stano said Recent developments on the Armenia/Azerbaijan border are both dangerous and worrying.

On the morning of May 12, the armed forces of Azerbaijan violated the border of Armenia in the southern province of Syunik, advancing 3.5 kilometers and surrounding Sev Lake, which is situated on the border between the two countries but is predominantly a part of Armenia. On May 13, the Azerbaijani military committed more border violations against Armenia, advancing near Vardenis (Gegharkunik province) and Sisian (Syunik province). One Armenian serviceman was killed in Azerbaijan’s shooting on May 25, while six others were captured on May 27.

"Immediate de-escalation is needed. The European Union urges both sides to refrain from any further military deployment and actions. All forces should pull back to positions held before May 12 and both sides should engage in negotiations on border delimitation and demarcation. We continue to call on Azerbaijan to release all prisoners of war and detainees without delay. We welcome all efforts aimed at decreasing tensions, including proposals for a possible international observation mission," the statement reads.

"The EU is ready to provide expertise and help on border delimitation and demarcation, as well as to support much needed confidence building measures, in order to move towards sustainable peace and prosperity for the South Caucasus."

Acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Thursday suggested that both Armenian and Azerbaijani militaries pull back their forces from the border and pave the way for the deployment of international observers from Russia or the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairing countries.

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