German Foreign Minister hailed the activity Germany pursued last year regarding initiation of discussions in Brussels aimed at strengthening EU's involvement in Nagorno Karabakh issue.

“Conclusion drawn by Council of the European Union, as well as the mandate issued by the Special EU Special Representation for the South Caucasus are a solid base for intensified involvement,” Guido Westerwelle said, dwelling on the possible contribution of Germany into Karabakh conflict settlement.

“The participation is aimed at providing support to OSCE Minsk Group, for instance in the field of confidence building measures. It is high time this conflict was resolved, a conflict that hampers prosperity and peaceful development of the region,” Azerbaijan Press Agency quoted German FM as saying.