The EU wants to be actively involved in the Nagorno-Karabakh issue and is ready to provide the necessary funds to help resolve the conflict and restore the region, European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighborhood Policy Stefan Fule stated in an interview with RFE/RL.

“Now we allocate more funds for confidence-building measures between the sides in Transnistria or Karabakh. But this is only the first step,” he noted.

According Fule, the EU has already taken an active role in the resolution of Transnistria conflict and is willing to take steps in Nagorno-Karabakh peace process.

The diplomat emphasized changing the current format of the OSCE Minsk Group is not discussed. “I do not think we are dealing with replacement of a member of the Minsk Group. The parties to the conflict and the OSCE Minsk Group should create conditions for the EU’s active participation at this stage.

According to the official, the European Union may prepare a package of assistance for the parties when they come to a final agreement along with confidence-building measures.

“This package will include activities that will contribute to social and economic development. If necessary, the EU can also restore the infrastructure to link certain areas to other countries,” Fule emphasized.