Thursday, May 6 2021 11:17

ArmInfo. The Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group (Igor Popov of the Russian Federation, Stephane Visconti of France, and Andrew Schofer of the United States of  America) released the following statement today.

As the ooficial website of OSCE reports, the Co-Chairs welcome  Azerbaijan's release of Armenian detainees Robert Vardanyan, Samvel  Shukhyan, and Seryan Tamrazyan and call on both parties to fully and  expeditiously complete the exchange process for all prisoners,  detainees, and remains, and to respect their obligations to ensure  the humane treatment of detainees. 

Recalling their 13 April statement, the Co-Chairs urge the sides to  exchange all data necessary to conduct effective demining of conflict  regions and to lift restrictions on access to Nagorno-Karabakh,  including for representatives of international humanitarian  organizations. 

The Co-Chairs encourage the sides to take concrete steps to create an  atmosphere of mutual trust conducive to long- lasting peace by  addressing the remaining areas of concern outlined in the 13 April  statement of the Co-Chairs. This includes resuming high-level  political dialogue under the auspices of the Co-Chairs at the  earliest opportunity.