NKR DEMANDS THE OSCE TO FIND OUT THE INITIATOR OF THE FRONTIER FIRE

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[07:29 pm] 15 June, 2006

NKR Foreign Ministry had to respond to Azerbaijan’s charges according
to which Armenians are accused of setting fire to the frontier rural
areas deliberately.

The racket made by the Azeri side is aimed at worsening the situation
of the conflict zone and strengthening inconfidence between the two
sides resumes NKR deputy Foreign Minister Masis Mayilyan.

At the same time the Azeri authorities attempt to divert the
attention of the international community from the fact of demolishing
Armenian historical and cultural monuments and cemetery located in the
territory of Azerbaijan. Brilliant evidence to that fact can serve the
destruction of the Julfa khachkars." Masis Mayilyan also claimed that
the dry grass of the above mentioned territory burns during the hot
summer months. They are unable to extinguish fires because of frequent
violations of the cease-fire. A few years ago the authorities of the
NKR released a letter to the Azeri side through the OSCE Minsk group
Co-Chairs offering to prevent further burning of pasture with joint
efforts. "Unfortunately, the offer was turned down by the official
Baku and it reflects the real principles of the sides, especially
Azerbaijan’s lack of political power to settle issues of bilateral
concern," claimed NKR deputy Foreign Minster.

By the way, today the NKR Foreign Ministry applied to the office of
the Personal Representative of the OSCE Secretary-in-Office. The NKR
suggested holding a crisis-survey in the frontier areas in order to
assess the situation properly and refute the false rumors spread from
the Azeri side.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress