The EU has no intentions of implementing sanctions against Azerbaijan regarding the situation on the Lachin road
01 February 2023
The European Union (EU) is closely monitoring the developments along the Lachin Corridor and the potential humanitarian implications since December 2022. High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell is in regular contact with the Foreign Ministers of both Armenia and Azerbaijan, while EU Special Representative Klaar also remains in close contact with both sides.
In accordance with the agreement reached in Prague on October 6, 2022, the EU Monitoring Capacity was deployed to Armenia for a maximum of two months, concluding its activities on December 19, 2022. In response to Armenia's request, the EU has now established a civilian European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA) under the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP). The mission aims to contribute to stability in the border areas, build confidence on the ground, and create an environment conducive to normalization efforts between Armenia and Azerbaijan, supported by the EU.
The EU has called on Azerbaijan to take measures within its jurisdiction to ensure freedom and security of movement along the corridor, in line with its obligations derived from the trilateral statement of November 9, 2020. The EU is focused on finding solutions through dialogue and is not currently considering sanctions as a tool to promote its Common Foreign and Security Policy objectives. Both Armenia and Azerbaijan have expressed their commitment to working with the EU towards a peaceful resolution.
In accordance with the agreement reached in Prague on October 6, 2022, the EU Monitoring Capacity was deployed to Armenia for a maximum of two months, concluding its activities on December 19, 2022. In response to Armenia's request, the EU has now established a civilian European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA) under the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP). The mission aims to contribute to stability in the border areas, build confidence on the ground, and create an environment conducive to normalization efforts between Armenia and Azerbaijan, supported by the EU.
The EU has called on Azerbaijan to take measures within its jurisdiction to ensure freedom and security of movement along the corridor, in line with its obligations derived from the trilateral statement of November 9, 2020. The EU is focused on finding solutions through dialogue and is not currently considering sanctions as a tool to promote its Common Foreign and Security Policy objectives. Both Armenia and Azerbaijan have expressed their commitment to working with the EU towards a peaceful resolution.
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