ArmInfo.Armenian Foreign Minister Ara Ayvazyan pointed to the importance of establishing a ceasefire in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone and deploying peacekeepers in Artsakh during a telephone conversation with the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs Igor Popov (Russia), Stefan Visconti (France) and Andrew Shofer (USA).
As the press service of the Armenian Foreign Ministry told ArmInfo, the interlocutors discussed issues of protecting the interests of Armenians and restoring their rights in the conditions of the humanitarian crisis in Artsakh, stressing the need to involve relevant international organizations in this work. Armenian Foreign Minister stressed the importance of ensuring the duration of the OSCE Minsk Group co- chairmanship as the only format of mediation with an international mandate.
The sides exchanged views on issues related to the Nagorno-Karabakh peace process and the upcoming work schedule of the co-chairs.