The EU Foreign Relations and Security Policy Office referred to the Armenian-Azerbaijani negotiations and their current situation. In particular, the statement released by the office states, "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 remembers all the Armenian and Azerbaijani victims of the conflict over the last 30 years. Fully aware of this challenging legacy, the organization calls on both sides to turn the page on hostilities and continue reconciliation efforts to prevent further unnecessary loss of life and damage.

The EU welcomes the many steps taken by the leadership of Armenia and Azerbaijan to overcome their differences and achieve sustainable and lasting peace in the region. The EU appreciates their sustained engagement in the ongoing negotiations at various levels and formats. While these negotiations are complex and time-consuming, it is essential to stay on track, agree on concrete steps forward, and ensure a safe, secure, and prosperous environment for the region's people.

In a still fragile environment, while the wounds of the past 30 years have not yet healed, the EU reiterates its call on the parties to tone down their rhetoric and avoid any unnecessary escalation of tensions, including threats, accusations, and military provocations and actions against each other.

The EU will continue its active engagement to respond to the wishes of both sides and support them in their work towards a comprehensive and fair settlement of all remaining issues, including through the personal efforts of the President of the European Council, Charles Michel."