European Commission president: EU ready to provide political assistance in resolving Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

The EU is concerned over run of resolution of the Armenian-Azerbaijani Nagorno-Karabakh  conflict, President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso told journalists.

"At yesterday's meeting with President Ilham Aliyev, we discussed this issue along with other important issues. I expressed my deep concern over the plight of people affected by the conflict," Barroso said.

The EU, he said, supports the peaceful resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict within the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan.

"We fully support the OSCE Minsk Group's efforts to resolve the conflict," Barroso said.

The EU, is ready to continue to provide political assistance in resolving the conflict, he said.

"We stand ready to provide technical assistance in rebuilding infrastructure following the final settlement agreement will be achieved," Barroso said.


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