October 20, 2003 - 22:57 AMT
EU REPRESENTATIVE SAYS NEW AZERI LEADER'S STAND IMPORTANT FOR KARABAKH CONFLICT FURTHER SETTLEMENT
The process of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement demands a certain period of time, EU special representative for the South Caucasus Heikke Talvitie told Arminfo agency. In his words, now it is important to wait and get aware of the newly elected Azeri president's stand on this issue, what is of the utmost importance for the further development of the negotiation process. "Stability and government that will be ready for interaction is essential for cooperation. In this view it is very important that there are presidents and governments ready to settle this issue in Armenia and Azerbaijan", - the EU representative said.