The European Union (EU) issued a statement on the anniversary of the cease-fire in Karabakh.

APA reports that in the statement, it was stated that the EU will continue mediation efforts between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

It was noted that the European Union will continue its activities in response to the wishes of both sides, including the personal efforts of the President of the EU Council Charles Michel, the participation of the EU High Representative Joseph Borrell, the EU Special Representative Toivo Klaar and other EU mechanisms. .

At the same time, it will continue to support the parties towards a comprehensive and fair solution of all remaining issues.

"This week marks the second year of the end of the 44-day war in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone.

On this occasion, the EU commemorates all the Azerbaijani and Armenian victims of the conflict in the last 30 years.

Fully aware of this difficult legacy, we call on both sides to turn the page on hostilities and continue efforts at reconciliation to avoid further loss of life and damage.

The EU welcomes the numerous steps taken by the leadership of Armenia and Azerbaijan to resolve differences and achieve lasting and sustainable peace in the region.

The EU appreciates their sustained participation in the ongoing negotiations at various levels and in various formats.

Although it is clear that these negotiations are difficult and will take time, do not waste the moment,

it is crucial to agree on concrete steps forward and ensure a safe and prosperous environment for the well-being of all people in the region.

In a still fragile environment, where the wounds of the last 30 years are far from healed, the EU calls on the parties to moderate their rhetoric and avoid any unnecessary escalation of tensions by refraining from threats and accusations against each other", - in a statement released on behalf of the spokesperson of the EU High Representative. it is said.