Josep Borrell welcomed the trilateral statement on Nagorno-Karabakh

ArmInfo. A joint statement by the leaders of Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia on the complete cessation of hostilities in Nagorno-Karabakh will help stop the loss of life and  may become a step towards a comprehensive settlement in the region.  This, as reported by TASS, is said in a statement released on Tuesday  by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy  Josep Borrell.

"I welcome the cessation of hostilities in and around  Nagorno-Karabakh. The Russian-mediated ceasefire signed by Armenia  and Azerbaijan on Tuesday will prevent further loss of life and may  be a step towards a comprehensive settlement of the conflict.

Now further negotiations will be required to guarantee a stable  settlement, "the statement says." The European Union continues to  support the existing format of negotiations within the OSCE Minsk  Group and is ready to contribute to efforts to implement agreements  for the peaceful and prosperous development of the entire South  Caucasus region, " Borrel.