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    Today, Azerbaijan
    Jan 18 2008


    OSCE Minsk Group co-chairmen: "Armenian press has distorted
    information, spread in our name" - UPDATED

    18 January 2008 [13:18] - Today.Az

    The co-chairmen of the OSCE Minsk group have arrived in Baku today.
    13:48

    "The parties of Nagorno Garabagh conflict need time to think over",
    OSCE Minsk Group co-chairman Bernard Fassier told reporters in Baku,
    commenting on the negotiation process.

    "Time is necessary to assess the details, problems and proposals.
    Therefore, we do not have any calendar, especially for this year,
    considering presidential elections both in Azerbaijan and in
    Armenia", he said.

    According to him, the proposals must be negotiated. "Perhaps, they
    should be improved. Anyway, it would be better if the Presidents
    approve these proposals after presidential elections, if not now".

    Speaking about the positions of the sides, Fassier noted that each
    party prefers to express attitude to the problems, which do not suit
    it and does not say what suits it. "Therefore, we want time for
    assessment", the co-chairman concluded.

    US co-chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group Matthew Bryza opposed the
    information of the Armenian press, according to which he criticized
    the slogan "Two states-one nation" and the policy in this direction,
    noting that misunderstanding occured.

    "I have never said that. This is Turkey's policy and, perhaps,
    Azerbaijan's and I do not have a right to demand to change it. I have
    just mentioned the fact of such policy in Ankara and someone
    misinterpreted my words", M.Bryza said.

    ------------
    13:23

    US mediator Matthew Bryza told reporters that they held discussions
    with President of Armenia Robert Kocharyan and Minister of Foreign
    Affairs Vardan Oskanyan.

    He regarded the talks in Armenia as constructive, however, according
    to him much is left to be done.

    "It is difficult to speak about achieving any agreement before
    presidential elections in Armenia to be held in February. The meeting
    of the Foreign Ministers of Azerbaijan and Armenia is planned. It is
    important that the co-chairmen and sides have time to continue
    discussions", the US diplomat said.

    Commenting on his statements regarding the relations between
    Azerbaijan and Turkey, M.Bryza said that his words had been
    distorted.

    Commenting on the fact that the mediators went to Khankendi from
    Armenia, but not from Azerbaijan, Bryza announced that this route is
    more comfortable: "It is a bit difficult to pass there from
    Azerbaijan. We are always asking for Azerbaijan's permission, when
    passing to Khankendi from Armenia.

    Matthew Bryza noted that the presidents and foreign ministers of
    Azerbaijan and Armenia are informed about the details of the talks:
    "However, the sides have a right to share this information. Perhaps,
    Armenia will inform the representatives of Nagorno Garabagh".

    French co-chairman Bernard Fassier noted that the discussions held
    both in Yerevan and Khankendi were constructive and interesting: "I
    hope that we will be able to continue our work. This work will base
    on proposals, introduced to the sides in Madrid. These proposals have
    been explained to the sides and we have familiarized with the
    position of the sides on this issue. We have mentioned that it will
    take time to consider the positions of the sides".

    The co-chairman compared this issue with looking at a picture at a
    distance and closer: "For example, when looking at the picture from a
    close distance, it is possible to see only one detail, while when it
    is far away, more details are seen. We would like to see the results
    of the talks from such point of view".

    In turn, Russian co-chairman Yuri Merzlyakov commented on information
    on basic principles, published in Armenian press in his name: "I have
    never said that. If it had been like that, we would not have returned
    here. Positions of Azerbaijan and Armenia do not coincide on a number
    of points. We have proposed to hold a meeting of the Foreign
    Ministers of the two countries so far".

    Commenting on the proposals of the co-chairmen on the involvement of
    Nagorno Garabagh to the negotiation process, Y.Merzlyakov said that
    these statements had also been distorted: "We have mentioned
    repeatedly that all the parties must take part in the discussions
    only after basic principles are coordinated".

    Speaking about the participation of the Azerbaijani community of
    Nagorno Garabagh in the discussions, the Russian diplomat said that
    this is an internal matter of Azerbaijan. If Azerbaijan wants, the
    Azerbaijani community may take part in the discussions.

    /APA/


    URL: http://www.today.az/news/politics/42450.html
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