YEREVAN. – Peaceful resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict remains a priority for the European Council, Mr Donald Tusk, the President of the European Council, told Monday in Yerevan at a joint briefing with Armenian President, Mr Serzh Sargsyan.

The parties have had discussions on a broad agenda, including the need of a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh. Recent negative trends remain a cause for concern, and the EU continuously supports efforts for reconciliation and dialogue between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Mr. Tusk said.

Both sides need to respect the ceasefire agreement, he said, adding that the EU supports the negotiations aimed at settling the conflict led by the OSCE Minsk Group.

“We support further dialogue between Armenia and Azerbaijan, including at the highest level - at your level Mr. President. It is critical to respect the ceasefire strictly, to exercise restraint on actions and statements, and to create an atmosphere conducive to progress in the conflict settlement,” he said.

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