Karabakh settlement requires OSCE MG’s practical steps: FM

PanARMENIAN.Net - The NATO Parliamentary Assembly, in collaboration with the National Assembly of Armenia, is conducting its 89th Rose-Roth seminar in Yerevan to address peace and security issues, Tert.am reports.

At a German delegate’s request, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian presented Armenia’s approaches to a settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict.

Nalbandian pointed out a need for practical steps by the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs rather than for formal proposals.

This is the only international conflict three states – Russia, the United States and France – are showing a unanimous approach to in terms of settlement.

Nalbandian pointed out five important statements on settling the conflict, which were not mere calls for peaceful co-existence. Rather, they were well-thought-out proposals.

Following each of the statements, Armenia expressed its willingness for a settlement on the basis of the proposals. Armenia’s approach is in conformity with that of the international community, particularly of the co-chairs, Nalbandian said.

Speaking of Azerbaijan’s position, he noted that Azerbaijan rejected all the proposals. On the other hand, it took advantage of contradictory wordings, claiming the international community was supporting Azerbaijan, whereas no actual support was ever announced.

Nalbandian also pointed out Azerbaijan’s counterproductive approaches, inculing regular violations of the ceasefire.

The Armenian side does not seek any nation’s support in opposition to Azerbaijan. The Armenian side’s position has always been that the international community should support the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs, he stressed.