SERGEY MIRONOV: MINSK GROUP EFFORTS IN VAIN

PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia is interested in peace and stability in the Caucasus, Chairman of the Council of Federation of the Federal Assembly of the RFSergey Mironov stated during a briefing in Baku. In his words, Russia's position on the issue is fundamental. "We consider that the decision to be taken should satisfy both parties. Russia is ready to become a guarantor. However, life has shown that the efforts of the Minsk Group were not efficient. It is likely that the conflicting parties only can achieve desirable results via direct negotiations", Sergey Mironov said. He said he is not aware of the alleged conveyance of Russian armament to Armenia and refrained from commenting on the issue. When touching upon the activities of the Caucasian Four, Mironov noted, "There have been already 5 meetings held, however they are closed and cannot be commented on" and added that he attaches great importance to these activities. He also expressed hope that an agreement on the recurrent meeting of the Four will be achieved during Azeri Parliament Speaker Murtuz Aleskerov's visit to Moscow.