Another horrible video has emerged of Armenian prisoners of war apparently being executed. If this video is proven to be authentic then this is a war crime that needs to be investigated and the perpetrators punished.
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EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia
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Today I have been sent several videos apparently showing war crimes committed against Azerbaijanis. Also these need to be investigated and if authentic perpetrators need to be held responsible. The conflict has left deep wounds on both sides and to heal accountability is needed.
Today advance team of 🇪🇺 monitors arrives in Yerevan. The 27 Member States have acted rapidly to respond to 🇦🇲 request. The aim of the 🇪🇺deployment will be to monitor the situation and support 🇦🇲-🇦🇿stabilisation on the ground.
Happy to have been able to repatriate 10 🇦🇲 servicemen. Important gesture by 🇦🇿 in the process of addressing humanitarian issues.
The 🇪🇺will continue to work with both countries to build on the successful meetings of with and .
Glad to be back in Azerbaijan. Interesting meetings today and looking forward to good discussions tomorrow.
In the face of so much tragedy in 🇹🇷it is heartwarming to see the support that it’s neighbour 🇦🇲has provided and the positive response this has engendered.
Happy to have been able to host and Armen Grigoryan in Brussels for a second meeting in this format.
Good and substantive discussions in Brussels today on 🇦🇲-🇦🇿 relations and 🇪🇺 engagement with and Armen Grigoryan.
Back in Yerevan for a day of meetings. The situation around the Lachin corridor is serious and solutions have to urgently be found. I look forward to discussions to explore ways forward. The 🇪🇺 goal remains a comprehensive 🇦🇲-🇦🇿 settlement.
Today there were again reports of three 🇦🇲 soldiers killed and one 🇦🇿 wounded. These and many other senseless victims feed hate and instability. Security is only truly possible if borders are respected and troops don’t face each other at close distances. Peace cannot be forced.
In Yerevan for several days of important meetings. Looking to better understand the situation from an Armenian perspective.
30 years since Soviet troops murdered civilians on the streets of Tbilisi. How little of that time or of those events is known in the West!
Pleased to read Ilham Aliyev’s statement at #GlobalBakuForum: “Now it’s time to establish peace, to establish cooperation” and to “move to practical implementation” following positive dynamics with Armenia. The 🇪🇺 strongly supports this.
Pleased that 🇪🇺as the largest donor is providing additional €4.25 Million to 🇦🇿 to support demining through the project “Supporting safe return of IDPs through Capacity Building of ANAMA”.
Substantive meeting this morning with President Ilham Aliyev to discuss developments since the meeting of leaders in Brussels.
The fighting along the Armenian-Azerbaijan border & the reported intense shelling need to stop immediately. The EU is in close contact with the sides to contribute to de-escalation.
Welcome news today regarding the release of five Armenian detainees by Azerbaijan following the meeting of the leaders in Brussels on 31/8.
Important humanitarian gesture & likewise noteworthy that the handover took place without intermediaries.
Excellent meetings yesterday with 🇦🇿deputy PM Shahin Mustafayev and today with 🇦🇲 deputy PM Mher Grigoryan about reopening of communications. Good to see strong commitment from both sides.
Back in Baku. Look forward to substantive meetings with 🇦🇿 leadership to advance peace process after meetings in Munich. The deadly incident today underscores the urgency of pushing forward with negotiations to achieve stability & a fair peace.
There’s a video circulating about an EUMCAP patrol observing the road leading to the Lachin Corridor. The patrol was then at a checkpoint about 1,2km from the 🇦🇲-🇦🇿border. EUMCAP, in line with its mandate, operates exclusively on 🇦🇲 territory and did not enter the Corridor.
Glad to be back in Baku. Looking forward to discussions tomorrow to follow up on 🇪🇺 engagement and discuss next steps.
An instructive visit to Armenia has come to an end. In addition to a better understanding of the situation on the ground, including Syunik, I take away memories of spectacular vistas.
Held good discussions with 🇦🇿and🇦🇲FMs and yesterday and today, as well as with 🇦🇲NSC Secretary Armen Grigoryan and Assistant to 🇦🇿 President . 🇪🇺fully supports engagement between 🇦🇲 and🇦🇿.
Thank you to #TRTWorldForum22 for the invitation. Appreciated possibility for short exchanges with Minister and other officials. Believe 🇹🇷 has much to offer to support comprehensive settlement between 🇦🇲and🇦🇿.
A day that began with promise again ended in disappointment & frustration. As reiterated many times by the 🇪🇺, it is crucial that the flow of energy supplies be restored without restrictions, as well as the movement of people & goods via the Lachin corridor. 1/2
An important & forward-looking speech by 🇦🇲PM in the National Assembly today. Many challenges remain on the road to a comprehensive settlement but it is important to move forward. 🇦🇲 has the 🇪🇺’s support in the search for a just peace.
Good meetings over the past two days with Armenian leadership. Discussed current developments & next steps. I emphasised the European Union’s continued strong engagement in the peace process.
Back in Brussels after urgent meetings in Baku, Yerevan and also Vienna. Difficult and sometimes emotional exchanges. Lots of challenges remain but hope that ceasefire will hold. Need to return to negotiations.
Welcome the release of 🇦🇲detainees by 🇦🇿. An important humanitarian gesture following the quadrilateral meeting last Friday between , , and Michel.
Encouraging news from Khojaly today regarding contacts between Baku representatives and Karabakh Armenians. Good that discussions appear to have focused both on immediate concerns and broader issues.
Good morning! Trying out the direct Vienna-Yerevan flight today. Looking forward to substantive meetings in the afternoon.
Important meeting yesterday between 🇦🇲and 🇦🇿foreign Ministers in Washington. It is encouraging that and are engaged in a substantive process of negotiations for a bilateral peace treaty.
A few reflections following the visit to 🇦🇿 at the end of last week: 1)Important commitment by to 🇪🇺-facilitated format. 2)Many challenges remain; restraint and strong political will be needed by 🇦🇿 and 🇦🇲 to reduce tensions to achieve a comprehensive settlement.
Excellent news from Baku and Yerevan. Good that more 🇦🇲detainees have been released. Important also that more mine maps have been exchanged to prevent 🇦🇿 casualties.
The is doing a tremendous job in very challenging circumstances on the ground. It is important that they are able to operate freely. The 🇪🇺 is taking their warnings seriously.
Grateful for 🇦🇿 support to 🇺🇦!
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According to the results of my conversation with @azpresident, all @SOCARofficial gas stations in Ukraine have been instructed to provide fuel for ambulances and SES free of charge. At night we are waiting for a plane with medications from Azerbaijan.
Back in Yerevan for two days of meetings. As the international environment has become more tense, the 🇪🇺 is more than ever committed to the goal of a peaceful and prosperous South Caucasus.
Leaving Georgia for Armenia to get a better understanding of the situation along the eastern border and for meetings in Yerevan.
Good that it seems that the gas pipeline is now being repaired. Welcome 🇦🇿 authorities’ active engagement.
This is a historic visit following 🇦🇲 decision to support its neighbour in need. Hopefully a harbinger of developments to come in the 🇹🇷-🇦🇲relationship.
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On Feb 15, FM of Armenia @AraratMirzoyan will visit Türkiye
Minister Mirzoyan will meet Armenian rescue team that carries out search & rescue operations in city of Adiyaman
Meeting between FM of #Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan & FM of #Türkiye Mevlut Cavusoglu will be held in Ankara.
EU ‘Concerned’ Over Disrupted Gas Supply, Shootings In Nagorno-Karabakh
Concerned about reports of increased tensions in 🇦🇲-🇦🇿 context over recent days. 🇪🇺is committed to deepening its engagement in the peace process; we are engaged on multiple levels. Important to deescalate & avoid derailing an historic opportunity to turn page on decades of strife
Deeply worrying developments continue on 🇦🇲-🇦🇿state border. Reiterate our call for restraint and separation of forces & constructive engagement on border issues before new casualties are registered. 🇪🇺stands ready to assist the sides.
Excellent meetings today with Ilham Aliyev, FM and Deputy PM Mustafayev. Assessed state of play of peace process. Also expressed 🇪🇺 support to 🇦🇲 and 🇦🇿bilateral decision to hold FMs meeting in 🇬🇪 tomorrow.
Excellent meeting today in 🇦🇿with together with to follow up on December meetings in Brussels and talk about future engagement.
Back in a very hot Yerevan for a short visit. Looking forward to important meetings.
Important development following last week’s Brussels meeting. 🇪🇺is supportive of direct contacts & engagement.
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Had a telephone conversation with Foreign Minister of #Armenia @AraratMirzoyan. We had an exchange on the work on preparation of future peace treaty, convening of Joint Border Commission, as well as humanitarian issues.
Good news from Baku and Yerevan today
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Warmly welcome first meeting of Border Commissions held today on Armenia-Azerbaijan border to advance discussions on delimitation of inter-state border and how best to ensure stable situation.
Tangible progress following trilateral meeting with @NikolPashinyan and @azpresident
Good to read this morning that gas supply to Khankendi/Stepanakert has been restored.
Honoured to have been appointed today to a challenging position as #EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia
Started off the visit to 🇦🇿 with a good and extensive meeting with . Now looking forward to enjoying a warm Baku evening.
Press statement by President Charles Michel following the trilateral meeting with President Aliyev of Azerbaijan and Prime Minister Pashinyan of Armenia, 31 August 2022 - Consilium
Azerbaijan: Statement by the Spokesperson on the strikes on the city of Ganja - European External Action Service eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/h
The fighting around Nagorno-Karabakh must stop. Both Charles Michel and have today called for a return to negotiations. High Representative Borrell also spoke to both and .
In the empty Warsaw airport waiting to board my flight to Georgia. Meetings in Tbilisi and Sukhumi await.
Very encouraging news coming from #Moscow this morning. A ceasefire to begin in Nagorno-Karabakh conflict at 1200 Moscow time today.
Today our thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones in the 44-day war and 30 yrs of conflict. The scars have not yet healed but there is an opportunity to rebuild a South Caucasus that is secure, prosperous and at peace. The 🇪🇺 stands with its partners to achieve this aim.
Armenia/Azerbaijan: EU hosts high-level meeting in Brussels | EEAS Website eeas.europa.eu/eeas/armeniaaz
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Disturbing reports of crimes & violence targeting civilians during the latest fighting. Cases from the past also need to addressed, but can in no way be a justification. All allegations of human rights abuses & war crimes need to be investigated & perpetrators brought to justice.
A very worrying report by on the targeting of civilians in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. All sides have an obligation to protect civilian lives!
Substantial phone calls this morning of with and , signalling continued strong 🇪🇺 engagement at the highest level.
The 🇪🇺is following closely developments in the region. The shooting in all areas needs to stop. It is essential to keep up the positive momentum of successive meetings and achieve results at the negotiating table that will benefit 🇦🇲, 🇦🇿, and the entire region.
Very concerned about exchange of fire on Armenia-Azerbaijan border. Important for both countries to show restraint and to use all channels of communication, both direct and the good offices of the #OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs
Welcome the handover of two 🇦🇿servicemen by🇦🇲 yesterday. An important humanitarian gesture that strengthens confidence.
Back in the region for a series of consultations to follow up on leaders’ meetings in Munich, starting with Yerevan. Look forward to good meetings in the morning.
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A genuine Baku-Stepanakert/Khankendi dialogue should start with the aim of providing alternatives to violence, build much-needed confidence and ensure dignity. The🇪🇺 looks forward to upcoming trilateral Brussels meeting with 🇦🇲 and 🇦🇿 leaders. 2/2
Good meeting with Foreign Minister to review progress and discuss continued 🇪🇺 support for 🇦🇿-🇦🇲engagement.
Good to be back in Tbilisi. Even in these difficult times the 🇪🇺 remains committed to peaceful conflict resolution in the South Caucasus.
Today we remember all who were killed and suffered during more than 30 years of conflict. Outstanding issues should be resolved to allow progress toward comprehensive and durable peace for the people of 🇦🇲and 🇦🇿 to move forward, together. The 🇪🇺 stands with you and the region.
Worrisome news continue coming from the 🇦🇲-🇦🇿state border, with reported loss of life. Restate our call for immediate de-escalation, restraint, and engagement on delimitation and demarcation. 🇪🇺stands ready to support.
Happy to see that 🇦🇲🇦🇿🇬🇪 Emergency Services successfully completed together today a full-scale, multilateral exercise in Georgia, despite the continued challenging situation in the region. Uniting forces in addressing common challenges in the South Caucasus is the way forward.
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Welcome to #TbiEx2023 - the ongoing wildfires response exercise in Georgia! 
Teams from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, @RedCrossUkraine and #EUCivilProtection are training together to be better prepared for future 
emergencies.
#PreparednessSavesLives
Teams from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, @RedCrossUkraine and #EUCivilProtection are training together to be better prepared for future emergencies.
#PreparednessSavesLives
🇪🇺has been and is completely transparent about its engagement for peace in the #SouthCaucasus. And we will continue to work for the benefit of the nations and the people. is an important element of this commitment.
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From the very beginning, #EUMA is fully transparent about its plan to operate from 6 hubs with max 103 intl staff. We aim to reach this full operability soon. EUMA is an unarmed civilian mission launched in response to request by Armenian govt. See Q&A 
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Encouraging news from Washington. 🇪🇺welcomes the sustained engagement from 🇦🇲 and 🇦🇿 FMs in 4 days of negotiations. Progress can only be made through dialogue. We continue to stand with 🇦🇲 and 🇦🇿 and work with our partners in quest for sustained peace
Substantive meetings in 🇦🇿today with Ilham Aliyev, FM and head of ANAMA Vugar Suleymanov. Discussed situation on the ground and effective follow-up to 🇪🇺🇦🇿🇦🇲 leaders’ meetings.
Good to be back in the region for a joint 🇪🇺🇫🇷 visit together with and colleagues to follow up on meetings in Brussels. Look forward to substantial meetings with 🇦🇿 and 🇦🇲 leaderships over the coming days.
Substantial meetings today in 🇦🇲 with PM , deputy PM Grigoryan, FM and MOD Papikyan to follow up on 🇪🇺engagement, take stock of developments and discuss next steps.
Welcome reports about Azerbaijan’s release of a further three Armenian detainees. Important for all prisoners and detainees to be released by both sides to build confidence and move towards sustainable peace and prosperity for the South Caucasus.
Back to Brussels with a beautiful view of the Caucasus and Tskhinvali in the centre of the picture.
Intensive day of meetings in Yerevan today with PM , FM , NSC Secretary Grigoryan, as well as with Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly . Discussed recent 🇦🇲-🇦🇿and 🇦🇲-🇹🇷 developments.
Greatly concerned about the recent deadly clash & renewed reports of shootings. No justification for violence; all issues need to be addressed through negotiations only. The region has suffered enough from fighting. Now is the time to work together for a durable, just peace.
Good meetings today with PM , Deputy PM Grigoryan and FM to continue the EU’s engagement. Next leg: Tbilisi.
Tragic deaths and injuries of 🇦🇿 civilians in Kelbajar yesterday. Important to have full exchange of information for effective demining to prevent further casualties.
🇦🇲and 🇦🇿 need to make every effort to resolve key humanitarian issues, including the release of detainees.
Concerned about increase of tensions between 🇦🇲and🇦🇿 this week. Important to defuse, address causes, and engage in work towards comprehensive settlement.
Very good meeting today with Georgian PM on security developments in Georgia and the South Caucasus.
The #EU and HRVP remain strongly engaged. There is no military solution to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
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Spoke to ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan over the weekend. The increase of civilian casualties is unacceptable. Fighting should stop immediately. Negotiations should start as soon as possible under @OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairs
Leaving Yerevan after several days of substantial meetings. Looking forward to upcoming visit to Georgia
Extremely concerned about developments in Yerevan. Important that there is no violence. While there are clearly domestic challenges that have to be addressed, neither the military nor any other security structures should get involved in the political process.
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The 🇪🇺 remains engaged at the highest level and our aim continues to be to help 🇦🇲and🇦🇿 achieve a comprehensive and sustainable agreement that will ensure a stable, secure and prosperous South Caucasus.
Thank you Ambassador for hosting celebration of the second anniversary of 🇦🇲-🇪🇺 CEPA. 🇪🇺 is committed to partnership with Armenia and to building a peaceful and prosperous South Caucasus. We support 🇦🇲and🇦🇿in achieving a lasting, comprehensive and fair peace.
A long and substantive meeting today of the three leaders following two days of preparatory discussions, including bilateral talks of PEC Michel with President Aliyev and PM .
Back in sunny Tbilisi. Looking forward to intense days of discussions on developments in Georgia and the South Caucasus.
Very good meetings today in #Baku with President #IlhamAliyev and Foreign Minister #ElmarMammadyarov to discuss developments related to the #NagornoKarbakh conflict and #EU support for a peaceful resolution.
