Deployment of EU Observers Does Not Guarantee Status Quo, Says Croatian FM

Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić Radman and Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan agreed that the deployment of the European Union's observer mission near the Armenian-Azerbaijani border could play a significant role in establishing peace in the region.

During a joint press conference, in response to a question from a journalist about whether the EU's observer mission positioned near the Armenian-Azerbaijani border can contribute to deterring Azerbaijan's aggressive actions and establishing peace and stability in the region, Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan responded positively.

"Yes, I believe that the European Union, like the entire international community, plays a very serious role in further discussions regarding the rights and security of the people of Nagorno-Karabakh and in addressing the current blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh. I reiterate that there is only one way to resolve all issues: peaceful negotiations, the diplomatic path, and the international community, particularly the European Union, has a role to play in this," said Mirzoyan.

Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić Radman expressed satisfaction that Armenia values the deployment of the EU observer mission at the Armenian-Azerbaijani border.

"This topic is indeed very important concerning how the European Union can exert all efforts to establish peace in the region. I am very pleased that Armenia recognizes the importance of the EU observer mission. I would like to inform you that the EU observer mission consists of up to one hundred personnel, and this mission is planned to be carried out for two years. We have taken on this commitment as a party interested in stability in the region. This mission is a temporary tool in establishing further sustainable and long-term peace. It does not guarantee the status quo in any way," emphasized Radman.