Nagorno-Karabakh conflict to remain EU priority

The European Union wants progress in the Nagorno-Karabakh peace process, and it will remain a priority of its foreign policy, President of the European Council Herman von Rompuy said after a meeting with Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, 1news.az reports.

The EU supports Madrid principles and urges Armenia and Azerbaijan to activate efforts to reach an agreement, peace and stability. Rompuy expressed concerns over new tensions at the contact line of forces and hoped for fulfillment of the cease-fire agreement.