European Parliament: The lack of any progress as regards the resolution of the unsolved conflicts in the South Caucasus hindered the development of all kinds of cooperation in the region

The European Parliament calls on the VP/HR and the EEAS to step up their involvement in finding a solution to the protracted conflicts in Transnistria and the South Caucasus based on the principles of international law – in particular non-use of force, self-determination and territorial integrity, the European Parliament has said in a resolution passed on April 7.

The EP thinks the EU must pursue more active policy stances, more active participation and a more prominent role in permanent and ad hoc conflict resolution structures, including already existing negotiating formats, particularly those of the OSCE.

The resolutions say that the lack of any progress as regards the resolution of the unsolved conflicts in the South Caucasus has hindered the development of all kinds of cooperation in the region. It expresses concern at the fact that forcibly displaced persons (both refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs)) are still being denied their rights, including the right to return, property rights and the right to personal security, as a result of armed conflicts in the territories of the partner countries.

The European Parliament calls on all parties to unambiguously and unconditionally recognize these rights and the need for their prompt realization and for a prompt solution to this problem.


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