July 13, 2009 - 21:32 AMT
Serge Smessov: statement by French, Russian and U.S Presidents approval of Karabakh talks
The joint statement by Presidents of Presidents of France, Russia and the United States is a call for continuation of peaceful talks, French Ambassador to Armenia said.

"This is a demonstration of political will at the highest level," Ambassador Serge Smessov told a news conference in Yerevan today.

"There are three well-known principles of resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. These are non-use of force, the right of nations to self-determination and territorial integrity," he said.