ArmInfo. On September 17, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a telephone conversation with President of the European Council Charles Michel. This was reported by the press service of the RA government. The Prime Minister presented in detail the situation resulting from the aggression of Azerbaijan against the sovereign territory of Armenia, underlining the fact that the tension in the borders is maintained.
Charles Michel reaffirmed his readiness to promote dialogue and peace.
Various issues related to the settlement of the situation were discussed.
On September 13, Charles Michel expressed his concern about fighting on the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan in his Twitte account. "A complete and sustainable ceasefire is needed. There is no alternative to peace and stability, and there is no alternative to diplomacy to ensure that>, the head of the EU noted.
It should also be noted that four meetings of the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan, Nikol Pashinyan and Ilham Aliyev, took place through the mediation of Charles Michel.
From the night of September 13, the Azerbaijani Armed Forces targeted the positions of the Armenian army, as well as peaceful settlements in Syunik, Vayots Dzor and Gegharkunik to intensive artillery shelling. The battles went on in different directions - Sotk, Vardenis, Artanish, Goris, Kapan, Jermuk, Ishkhanasar. On the evening of September 14, an agreement was reached on a ceasefire. According to official preliminary data, the losses of the Armenian side amounted to 135 people, but this figure is not final yet.