OSCE MG Issues Statement on Border Situation

The co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group (Andrew Schofer from the United States, Igor Khovaev from Russia, and Brice Roquefort from France) have issued a statement regarding the recent incidents in the region, including those along the Armenian-Azerbaijani border.

The co-chairs express deep concern over the recent events and urge both parties to take immediate concrete steps towards de-escalating the situation.

They also call on the parties to refrain from provocative rhetoric and actions, and to fully implement their obligations under the November 9 statement and other agreed ceasefire arrangements.

The recent surge in tension highlights the necessity for a coordinated, comprehensive, and sustainable resolution to all remaining issues related to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

The co-chairs encourage the parties to build upon the progress made during the joint meetings of the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan, held under the auspices of the co-chairs in New York and Paris, by continuing direct dialogue aimed at supporting security, stability, and prosperity in the region.