Kazimirov: No New Principles Evident in Karabakh Process

PanARMENIAN.Net - The report the OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairs submitted to the OSCE Permanent Council uncovered slightly the contents of the talks and consultations held by the Armenian and Azerbaijani Presidents and Foreign Ministers, says the letter former OSCE Russian Co-chair Vladimir Kazimirov sent to PanARMENIAN.Net



According to the Russian diplomat, the purpose of the Co-chairs is not only to report to the OSCE and press on the leaders of the sides but to also to "prepare the publics for peace" instead of them. In his words, the Co-chairs are trying to implement two most important principles: non-use of force and peaceful resolution of disputes.



Vladimir Kazimirov is convinced that it's too early to speak of any agreement yet. With adopting some principles the parties would gain a political agreement, at that each element would need long negotiations. The mediators should not hope that "Yerevan will prevail upon Stepanakert." "How is it possible to withdraw troops from five regions without the consent of NK Armenians. The consent of all the sides is essential for it," he remarked.