ADRIAN SEVERIN: "KARABAKH CONFLICT TO BE RESOLVED BY PEACEFUL MEANS EXCLUSIVELY"

PanARMENIAN.Net - The Karabakh conflict should exclusively be resolved by peaceful means. As reported by "Arminfo" agency, Chairman of OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Adrian Severin, who is visiting Armenia at present, stated it at a press conference yesterday. In his words, the time is not able to solve this problem and it is necessary to undertake efficient measures for peaceful settlement of the conflict. Severin stressed it was necessary to refrain from belligerent statements, hampering the settlement process. Forthcoming settlement of the Karabakh conflict, according to his conviction, is possible only by means of mutual compromises. Chairman of OSCE Parliamentary Assembly also noted the importance of creation of another group, which would engage in the conflict settlement. It is planned to involve deputies of OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, who, in Severin's words, will by no means hinder OSCE Minsk Group activity, but will render assistance to it. Concerning the Karabakh conflict settlement Severin stated the principle of territorial integrity was very important. He noted no one in the world was going to resign it, but the principle of nations' and peoples' right for self-determination was of no less importance. These two postulates should be combined in the Karabakh conflict settlement, Severin emphasized. Speaking of his visit to the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, which according to diplomatic sources has caused harsh negative response in Azerbaijan, OSCE PA Chairman noted his trip to Stepanakert was of unofficial and familiarizing nature. The visit did not mean changing the status of Nagorno-Karabakh, Severin stressed.