EU to insist on activation of Nagorno-Karabakh talks

President of the European Council Herman van Rompuy is visiting Azerbaijan and met President Ilham Aliyev. The Azerbaijani leader emphasized that the visit is a significant demonstration of partnership between Baku and the EU, Trend reports.

Rompuy thanked Aliyev for the invitation and reminded about previous meetings. They will discuss energy policy and other spheres.

The Eu official offered additional support in the Nagorno-Karabakh peace process and activation of efforts to reach consensus between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

Rompuy believes that the Madrid principles are the basis for peace in the region. Co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group are supported by the EU.

The president of the European Council considers Azerbaijan an important EU partner in oil and gas trade. The EU supports realization of the Southern Gas Corridor project. Azerbaijan demonstrates devotion to peace and security. The project would allow diversification of petroleum supplies, Rompuy emphasizes.