EU officials highlight necessity for distancing of Armenian and Azerbaijani forces

The officials of the European Union commented on the January 11 Azerbaijani attack on the Armenian military positions, highlighting the necessity for a distancing of the Armenian and Azerbaijani forces.

“Latest exchange of fire on Armenia-Azerbaijan border with reported deaths and wounded reconfirms the necessity for a distancing of forces and confidence building measures”, Lead spokesperson for the external affairs of the EU Peter Stano said on Twitter, adding that the EU is working with both sides to promote a comprehensive settlement of the conflict.

EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia Toivo Klaar has also expressed his deep concerns...