On April 15, Foreign Minister of Armenia Ara Aivazian received European Union’s Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the Crisis in Georgia Toivo Klaar and his delegation.

 

The parties discussed issues relating to the regional security and stability. Minister Aivazian presented the EU Special Representative on the ongoing actions aimed at addressing the humanitarian situation in Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) and highlighted the direct engagement of international partners to this process.

 

In the context of the implementation process of the November 9 statement and the humanitarian problems requiring urgent solutions, the Armenian FM drew the EU Special Representative’s attention on non-fulfillment of obligations by Azerbaijan, which continues keeping the Armenian prisoners of war (POWs) and civilians in captivity. 

 

Both sides emphasized the importance of preserving the religious and cultural heritage in the conflict zone, including with the involvement of respective international organizations.

 

The Armenian Foreign Minister stated that the Armenophobic policy of Azerbaijan, as well as its targeting of the Armenian Christian heritage is a direct challenge to the international efforts for regional peace and stability.

 

The EU Special Representative Klaar told the Foreign Minister about his visit to the bordering provinces of Armenia and his impressions. Both stressed the importance of full protection of the rights of the population of border areas.