The linkage of Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement with Armenian-Turkish reconciliation may negatively affect both processes, the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the Crisis in Georgia said.

“The normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations may positively affect the whole region, however it shouldn’t be linked with Karabakh issue,” Ambassador Philippe Lefort said.

He voiced hope for the problems to be resolved, conveying EU’s readiness to foster building of trust between the conflicting parties.