ArmInfo. Germany considers the OSCE Minsk Group a suitable instrument for achieving sustainable settlement in Nagorno-Karabakh, said the head of the FRG Foreign Ministry Heiko Maas.
"Europe over the past 30 years has become more democratic, free and richer. But today we again have to deal with a growing number of crises and conflicts, including in Europe," he said at the meeting of the OSCE Foreign Ministers. Therefore, according to him, the role of the OSCE is in demand as an international, multilateral forum for the settlement of conflicts, including in the sphere of control over conventional arms.
Speaking about specific conflict points, he noted Ukraine, where a long-term truce has been reached this year. "It's a long time the expected relief for the civilian population on the ground, and this is not least the merit of the OSCE, "he added.
He also mentioned the recent escalation of the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh. "From our point of view, the Minsk Group, as before, remains a suitable framework for ensuring political resolution and sustainable peace for the local population. The Minsk Group has a mandate, has the potential to participate in building trust, restoring infrastructure. the OSCE chairman is in place, "Maas said.