United Nations concerned over situation in Karabakh conflict zone
The United Nations shares the concerns of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs over the recent cease-fire violations, Deputy Spokesman for the Secretary-General, Farhan Haq, said in a statement. "We take note of the 19 June 2017 statement by the Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group following their recent travel to the region. We share the Co-Chairs' concern over the recent cease-fire violations, which have resulted in regrettable casualties in the Line of Contact. We echo their appeal to the parties to avoid further escalation and to consider measures that would reduce tensions. We also join the Co-Chairs' in urging the parties to re-engage in negotiations on substance, in good faith and with political will. The United Nations stands ready to support such efforts if needed," Farhan Haq said.
