Nagorno Karabakh issue became minor for mediators

PanARMENIAN.Net - Presently the OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairs are engaged in their own problems in the region and the Nagorno Karabakh issue is not a priority for them, Kiro Manoyan, director of the ARF Bureau's Hay Dat and Political Affairs Office, told a news conference in Yerevan. "Resolution of the conflict depends on the sides. However, Azerbaijan is not ready for constructive moves and hopes for military power and gas. There will be no progress until election of new President in Armenia, Azerbaijan, U.S., Russia and Turkey," Manoyan said. The Near East is a crossroad of conflicts and Armenia should intensify diplomatic endeavors to achieve its goals. "The international community has come to understand that resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict demands much time. While Azerbaijan had better understand that the choice is to be made between NKR's independence and its joining Armenia. Talks are held for determination of Karabakh's status," Mr Manoyan underscored.



As to the territories marking the NKR security zone, Mr Manoyan reminded that ARF Dashnaktsutyun is against any surrender. "It was Azerbaijan to wage the war. We conquered the territories and created the security belt. Anyway, OSCE MG Co-chairs' haste is understandable. They have to justify their activities and prevent hostilities," he said.