Council of Europe Secretary General: We are closely monitoring developments in the South Caucasus

Ensuring lasting peace in the South Caucasus is of crucial importance for Europe.

Operativ Media reports that Secretary General of the Council of Europe Alain Berset made these remarks in a statement to journalists ahead of the European Political Community summit.

He stated that the issue of ensuring peace in the South Caucasus should be evaluated within a broader geopolitical context.

Alain Berset recalled the presence of countries in Europe such as Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova that have been subjected to Russian occupation.

The Secretary General noted that to achieve lasting peace in the South Caucasus, existing conditions must be taken into account and proper, sustainable solutions must be found.

Emphasizing that processes taking place in the region are being discussed against the backdrop of various risks and existing circumstances, he said they are following the situation in the South Caucasus with great interest and close attention.