RA MFA: any attempt to resolve Karabakh conflict by use of force can have unpredictable consequences for entire region

PanARMENIAN.Net - Just and peaceful resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict remains a priority of Armenia's foreign policy, the Armenian Foreign Minister said.



"The recognition and exercise of the right of the people of Nagorno Karabakh for self-determination is in the core of the conflict. Armenia believes that the resolution of Nagorno Karabagh conflict should be based on the following principles: Nagorno Karabakh cannot be under the authority of Azerbaijan; Nagorno Karabakh must have a permanent land link to Armenia, which should be under the jurisdiction of Armenian side; security of the Nagorno Karabakh population must be guaranteed; acceptance of these principles and their assertion in an agreement will allow to surmount the consequences of the conflict, the agreement in this regard should, naturally, be approved by the Karabakh side," Edward Nalbandian said.



"Armenia remains committed to the resolution of the conflict only through peaceful means and believes that the creation of a confidence environment is essential for the continuation of negotiations in a constructive manner. The sides should refrain from steps, which might generate additional tension and create obstacles on the way of the peace process," he went on. "The militaristic propaganda and threats of a possible military solution voiced at the highest level in Azerbaijan contradict the UN Charter and the OSCE Founding Document, the 1975 Helsinki Final Act, as well as the main principles of international law. Any attempt of a military solution can have unpredictable consequences not only for the parties themselves but for the entire region."



"Negotiations on the resolution of Nagorno Karabakh conflict are held within the framework of the OSCE Minsk Group - between the Presidents and Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. Armenia values the mediation of Minsk Group Co-chairs as an effective framework for the process of negotiations.



While being engaged in the negotiations process within the OSCE Minsk Group, Azerbaijan, at the same time, is making attempts to transfer the resolution of Nagorno Karabakh conflict to other international fora, continues to distort the essence of the conflict, and carries on the anti-Armenian propaganda at various international organizations. This has seriously impeded the resolution of the conflict and continues to impede.



Armenia is determined to continue negotiations in the framework of OSCE Minsk Group in order to achieve a final resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict," the Minister said, the RA MFA press office reported.