EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton has expressed concern about the loss of momentum in the process of normalisation of Armenian-Turkish relations. “The EU reiterates its call to both countries to continue their dialogue and remain committed to the process of normalisation without preconditions and in a reasonable timeframe”, Ashton said in a statement on 26 April. She expressed hope this would contribute to security, stability and cooperation in the region and confirmed EU support for the process.