First of all, honourable Members, hearing this whole debate, a number of very important aspects have been raised about this extremely complex conflict. And let me just in ending say a few words, starting by reiterating again that the EU has condemned Azerbaijan’s use of military force against the Armenian population in Nagorno-Karabakh, said Stella Kyriakides, European Commission Commissioner for Health and Food Safety at the 'Situation in Nagorno-Karabakh after Azerbaijan’s attack and the continuing threats against Armenia' debate in the European Parliament.
"As I have mentioned, as many of you have mentioned, a mass exodus of the Karabakh Armenians has taken place. And this is as a result of Azerbaijan’s recent attacks and of the previous months-long blockage of the Lachin corridor. The EU remains actively engaged both in addressing immediate humanitarian needs and, of course, in making every effort to take this peace effort forward.
The EU has stressed that there is a pressing need for transparency and access for humanitarian aid needs and human rights actions. With regards to the possibility of resorting to sanctions, as raised by some Members of this Parliament, allow me to recall that restrictive measures are only one of the tools at the EU’s disposal, and it remains for the Council to decide by unanimity. In the meantime, we will continue supporting all efforts on the normalisation process," Stella Kyriakides stated.