Friday, March 1 2024 15:41

ArmInfo.. The European Union has been involved in the process of ensuring stability and security in  the South Caucasus for a long time. EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus Toivo Klaar stated at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum.

"We consider the security and prosperity of the region very  important. And that is why we have offered assistance to Armenia and  Azerbaijan in resolving this long conflict. Peace is not the absence  of war, it is a broad, detailed agreement that all parties need to  achieve long-term sustainable relations," the European official  added.

According to him, it is necessary not only to lay down the weapons,  but also to achieve sustainable peace. In his opinion, the region  will only benefit from the resolution of the conflict between Armenia  and Azerbaijan. He also recalled that an agreement had been reached  on border demarcation based on the Alma- Ata Declaration of 1991, and  pointed out the need to ensure the opening of all regional ties.

At the same time, Klaar pointed out the interest that Turkey shows in  the processes in the South Caucasus.  In this vein, he expressed hope  that success will be achieved in the process of normalization of  Armenian- Turkish relations and Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and  Turkey will work towards sustainable peace in the South Caucasus.

"The time has come to lay down the weapons and stimulate peace,  promote the development of trade and economic relations. Armenia and  Azerbaijan must make efforts to come to lasting peace in the region,"  Klaar said.