Oskanian: No Alternative To OSCE MG Today

PanARMENIAN.Net - "The positions of the Armenian and Azeri parties over settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict have become closer on a number of principal aspects. We may hope that upon the increasing of elements of the kind these positions will be documented," Armenian FM Vartan Oskanian stated in a conversation with journalists. In his words, the community of approaches is particularly observed over "the status, security and territories." "However, there is no ready package over settlement at present and it is hard to say whether the current situation will lead to a solution," V. Oskanian remarked. Touching upon transferring discussions over NK settlement from the OSCE MG format to another one, specifically that of CE as proposed by Azerbaijan, the Armenian FM noted the NK issue may be discussed anywhere "and it is even useful." "However, the OSCE MG is the sole structure providing for comprehensive discussions. It is obvious the NK conflict should be settled within the OSCE MG. The international community recognizes this fact as well," V. Oskanian stated. "If a decision is passed to consider the issue in another format, it will be done so. However, there is no alternative to the OSCE MG today, the FM remarked. Touching upon NK participation in the talks Oskanian said it was inevitable. "NK will become full participant of the talks some day and the Azeri party realizes it as well," the Armenian FM said. Referring to OSCE PA Representative for NK Goran Lennmarker, Oskanian hoped solution to the conflict to be found after parliamentary election in Azerbaijan, reported IA Regnum.