In an interview, Lars Patrick Berg, a Member of the European Parliament, shed light on the enduring issue of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Berg expressed his hope for the reactivation of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairmanship and increased European Union involvement in the peace process. He also underscored the importance of dialogue and negotiation among all concerned parties as the path to a lasting solution.
Berg, who has traveled to Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) and is a vocal advocate for its people’s self-determination, acknowledged the complexity of the situation in the South Caucasus. He also recognized Germany’s role as a member of the Minsk Group in navigating this intricate geopolitical landscape. His current visit to the region, he noted, might be viewed as provocative.
Berg touched on the pressing matter of Armenian prisoners of war still held captive by Azerbaijan, despite international agreements calling for their release. Relations between the two former Soviet republics have been fraught since 1991 when the Armenian military occupied Nagorno-Karabakh, a territory internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan. In the wake of a Russian-brokered peace agreement in 2020, most of the territory was liberated by Azerbaijan, yet tensions persist.
In his efforts to ensure peace and justice, Berg has reached out to UNESCO, urging the organization to safeguard Armenian cultural heritage in the occupied territories. He emphasized the crucial role politicians play in advocating for justice and peace, but also acknowledged the limitations of the European Parliament’s influence.
In conclusion, Berg underscored the importance of a solution that satisfies all parties, recognizing that this will not be achieved overnight. His call for dialogue, negotiation, and increased involvement from the European Union and the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairmanship, serves as a beacon of hope in these trying times.
https://bnnbreaking.com/world/armenia/berg-advocates-for-dialogue-and-eu-involvement-in-nagorno-karabakh-conflict/
