The European Parliament adopted a resolution “on the implementation of the common foreign and security policy – annual report 2021”, in which it calls on the OSCE Minsk Group to immediately return to its mediating role in the negotiation process.

“The OSCE Minsk Group remains the only internationally recognized format for the resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict on the basis of the principles of territorial integrity, non-use of force, self-determination and equal rights, and peaceful resolution of conflicts. The European Parliament calls on Minsk Group’s swift return to its mediating role.

The European Parliament also calls on the EU, its Member States and the VP/HR to actively engage in finding a lasting settlement between Armenia and Azerbaijan on Nagorno-Karabakh and to prevent a further escalation of tensions in the region, notably by pressing Azerbaijan and Armenia to address post-war issues, including the demarcation of borders and the release of all remaining prisoners of war.

The European Parliament reaffirms its unwavering support to the Eastern Partnership (EaP) countries, and in particular as regards their independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity within their internationally recognised borders as well as the respect for the will of the people.”