Recommendation 1690 (2005)[1]

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25-01-2005

The conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region dealt with by the OSCE
Minsk Conference

1. The Parliamentary Assembly refers to its Resolution 1416 (2005) on
the conflict dealt with by the OSCE Minsk Conference and recommends
that the Committee of Ministers:

i. urge the parties concerned to comply with the United Nations
Security Council Resolutions 822 (1993), 853 (1993), 874 (1993) and
884 (1993), in particular by refraining from any armed hostilities and
by withdrawing military forces from all occupied territories of
Azerbaijan;

ii. monitor the compliance by Armenia and Azerbaijan with the United
Nations Security Council Resolutions and the decisions of the OSCE
Council of Ministers on this conflict and to report to the Assembly on
the outcomes of this monitoring;

iii. report to the Assembly on the efforts undertaken by member states
for the peaceful settlement of the conflict in accordance with the
Resolutions of the United Nations Security Council including whether
member states refrain from the supply of any weapons and munitions
which might lead to an intensification of the conflict or the
continued occupation of territory in violation of Resolution 853
(1993) of the United Nations Security Council;

iv. recalling its Recommendation 1251 (1994) on the conflict in
Nagorno-Karabakh, place experts at the disposal of Armenia and
Azerbaijan who could help draw up a political status for
Nagorno-Karabakh, if they so wish;

v. allocate resources for an action plan of specific
confidence-building measures for Armenia and Azerbaijan;

vi. allocate resources for specific training programmes for teachers
and journalists from both countries aimed at better mutual
understanding, tolerance and reconciliation;

vii. allocate resources for specific action by the European Commission
against Racism and Intolerance concerning both countries, in
particular with regard to educational institutions and the public
media;

viii. instruct its competent steering committee to analyse how far the
European Convention for the Peaceful Settlement of Disputes reflects
the current requirements of conflict settlement among member states of
the Council of Europe and where it should be revised in order to
provide an adequate instrument for the peaceful settlement of disputes
between the member states of the Council of Europe;

ix. take Resolution 1416 (2005) into account when deciding on action
concerning both countries;

x. forward Resolution 1416 (2005) and this Recommendation to the
governments of member states with a view to supporting them
nationally, bilaterally and internationally.

[1] Assembly debate on 25 January 2005 (2nd Sitting) (see Doc.10364,
report of the Political Affairs Committee, rapporteur: Mr
Atkinson). Text adopted by the Assembly on 25 January 2005 (2nd
Sitting).

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress