BRUSSELS. Aug 22 (Interfax) - The European Union is deeply concerned about the humanitarian situation which the population of Nagorno-Karabakh has found itself in because of the Azerbaijani-Armenian conflict, Peter Stano, spokesman for EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell, said.
"The European Union has stated repeatedly our deep concern over the serious humanitarian situation affecting the local population in Nagorno-Karabakh and especially in relation to the situation of the blockage of the Lachin corridor," Stano said at a press briefing in Brussels on Tuesday.
"We continue our engagement through the efforts of President [of the European Council Charles] Michel, our Special Representative Toivo Klaar, also High Representative [of the European Union for Foreign Affairs Josep] Borrell - through his contacts with counterparts to contribute and to help the parties to find a solution, because in the end it's the solution for the benefit of the people affected by this," he said.
Brussels still hopes that the sides will find this solution, he said.
"It's not the European Union who caused this situation. So, the European Union is not the one who solves the situation. It's up to the parties involved to do everything they can to see how the solutions can be reached - for the benefit of the people," he said.
The European Union is holding respective consultations with Azerbaijan and Armenia, Stano said.
"We are the one helping the parties to find common ground and eventually find the solution," he said.
Belgian Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib said earlier on Tuesday that consultations would continue in Brussels, Yerevan and Baku to promote the normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan.