Elmar Mammadyarov discontent with the self-estrangement of the OSCE Minsk
Group Co-Chairs

ArmRadio.am
14.07.2006 13:16

Azeri Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov declared he is not satisfied
with the "self-estrangement" of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs from
the negotiations process over the settlement of the Karabakh conflict.

Elmar Mammadyarov declared that the Co-Chairs should continue their
activity. The Azeri Minister noted that "almost all the points have
been agreed upon. There are, however, a number of provisions, which do
not allow the parties to come to an agreement." He said that currently
the sides are exchanging views on these issues.

To remind, RA Foreign Minister Vardan Oskanyan said this week that
Baku and Yerevan are not holding any consultations for bringing
positions closer. Vardan Oskanyan noted that the Armenian side is
ready to continue the talks based upon the mediators’ suggestions
and anticipates the same on the part of Azerbaijan.

Elmar Mammadyarov said also that he met US Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk
Group Matthew Bryza, who will soon visit the region. The Azeri Minister
noted he anticipates new ideas from Bryza, since "new Co-Chairs always
do that way."