February 11, 2005 - 22:53 AMT
ACCORDING TO US AZERBAIJANI AND ARMENIAN LEADERS MUST ACTIVATE THEIR EFFORTS IN KARABAKH CONFLICT SETTLEMENT
According to the US, leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia must activate their efforts in settlement of the conflict, US Ambassador to Azerbaijan Rino Harnish said at a press conference. The Ambassador gave a positive assessment of the activity of OSCE Minsk Group and expressed opinion that the visit of OSCE mission to the region testified to the efforts and interests of OSCE in the fair and long-term resolution of the conflict. He came out for peaceful resolution of the conflict in the nearest future, giving a positive assessment of US's role and efforts in the given issue, which would contribute to establishing peace and stability in the region. At the same time, Ambassador Harnish noted that the resolution does not depend only on the USA or any other country.