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RA MFA: ANY ATTEMPT TO RESOLVE KARABAKH CONFLICT BY USE OF FORCE CAN HAVE UNPREDICTABLE CONSEQUENCES FOR ENTIRE REGION
PanARMENIAN.Net
23.06.2008 17:48 GMT+04:00
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.
PanARMENIAN.Net
23.06.2008 17:48 GMT+04:00
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.