Azerbaijan, Baku, April 6 / Trend , V. Zhavoronkova/ The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict can not go unresolved as it can pose a threat for the region and the European Union, the EU special representative on the South Caucasus Peter Semneby said.
The EU does not participate in the conflict's resolution, but it supports the OSCE Minsk Group as the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is a priority for us, Semneby said.
The conflict between the two South Caucasus countries began in 1988 when Armenia made territorial claims against Azerbaijan. Armenian armed forces have occupied 20 percent of Azerbaijan since 1992, including the Nagorno-Karabakh region and 7 surrounding districts. Azerbaijan and Armenia signed a ceasefire agreement in 1994. The co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group - Russia, France, and the U.S. - are currently holding the peace negotiations.
The EU can contribute to the security of its neighbors and partners, he said. EU's vision for the South Caucasus is to open borders which are precondition for security in the region and development of economic potential, he said.
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