Sabine Freizer: shift of power in Armenia positive for Karabakh process
The meeting of Azerbaijani and Armenian Presidents is of great importance, according to International Crisis Group Europe Program Director.
"I am hopeful that the presidents will agree to review the proposals of OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs", Ms. Sabine Freizer said, adding that the current situation is too sensitive due to
presidential elections in both countries.
"The Armenian election was accompanied by rallies and mass discontent. Election is to take place in a few months in Azerbaijan. Both countries are engaged in internal processes, that is why I call the situation sensitive," she said.
Assessing the shift of power in Armenia, Ms. Freizer said it would have a positive impact on the talks.
"I am hopeful that Serzh Sargsyan will take a constructive stand and will give an impetus to the peaceful process. However, it's premature to make conclusions before the presidential meeting," she said, the Azeri Press Agency reports.
"I am hopeful that the presidents will agree to review the proposals of OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs", Ms. Sabine Freizer said, adding that the current situation is too sensitive due to
presidential elections in both countries.
"The Armenian election was accompanied by rallies and mass discontent. Election is to take place in a few months in Azerbaijan. Both countries are engaged in internal processes, that is why I call the situation sensitive," she said.
Assessing the shift of power in Armenia, Ms. Freizer said it would have a positive impact on the talks.
"I am hopeful that Serzh Sargsyan will take a constructive stand and will give an impetus to the peaceful process. However, it's premature to make conclusions before the presidential meeting," she said, the Azeri Press Agency reports.
