On November 25, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Ara Aivazian held phone conversations with the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs Igor Popov (Russia), Stéphane Visconti (France) and Andrew Schofer (USA).

Minister Aivazian emphasized the importance of establishment of the ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone and deployment of peacekeepers in Artsakh.

The Foreign Minister of the Republic of Armenia and the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs touched upon the protection of interests of the Armenians in Artsakh amidst the humanitarian crisis and the restoration of their rights, in that context emphasizing the necessity of involving relevant international organizations on the ground.

The Foreign Minister underlined the importance of ensuring the continuity of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairmanship as the only mediation format enjoying international mandate.

The interlocutors exchanged views on the issues of Nagorno-Karabakh peace process and the upcoming work schedule of the Co-Chairs.