Armenian FM, EU special representative discuss situation resulted by Azerbaijani encroachments on Armenian territories

Acting Foreign Minister of Armenia Armen Grigoryan held a phone conversation with EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia Toivo Klaar.

As ARMENPRESS was informed from the press service of the Foreign Ministry of Armenia, during the conversation the sides discussed the situation resulted by the Azerbaijani encroachments on the sovereign territories of Armenia. In this regard, Armen Grigoryan presented the consequences of the recent days’ offensive operations by the Azerbaijani armed forces against the Armenian positions located in Gegharkunik Province.

It was emphasized that parallel with the provocative military measures, Azerbaijan makes also territorial claims from Armenia aimed at distorting the regional security and peace.

The sides underscored the importance of making all possible efforts for de-escalation. In this context, Armen Grigoryan emphasized the necessity for the withdrawal of the Azerbai...