The peaceful settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict has no alternative, an EU official said at a meeting with Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian.

According to Foreign Ministry press office, the Special Representative for South Caucasus and crisis in Georgia Herbert Salber and Minister Nalbandian stressed the importance of the mandate, envisaging a new EU-Armenia agreement.

The parties discussed Armenia and the OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairs' efforts towards the peaceful settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. Salber reaffirmed the EU support for the negotiations within the OSCE Minsk Group format.

The EU Representative also met with President Serzh Sargsyan, who stressed the importance of frequent meetings and discussions. Sargsyan hailed the EU’s balanced position on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict.

The President further expressed readiness to continue constructive cooperation to help maintain and promote peace, stability and security in the region.