SERIOUS OBSTACLES STILL REMAIN IN REGULATION OF NK CONFLICT – OSCE CHAIRMAN
Author: P.Kasamanski

TREND Information, Azerbaijan
Aug. 30, 2006

Belgian representatives of OSCE makes all efforts for the solution
of unsettled conflicts: Nagorno-Karabakh conflict between Azerbaijan
and Armenia, confrontation in Moldova and South Osetia in Georgia,
the Chairman of OSCE, Belgian Foreign Minister Karl de Guht said in
his interview with Russian newspaper "Novie Izvestiye", Trend reports.

"I arrived in these Countries, met with their heads and leaders and
offered them all possible services. However, it is impossible to
resolve these conflicts only through efforts of the OSCE Chairman.

The success depends on the determination and efforts of conflicting
areas to make a decision that could ensure peace and security,"
he emphasized.

According to the Chairman of OSCE this year, the sides might appear
as a "window" for the settlement of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

However, during the meeting of the Azerbaijani and Armenian Presidents
in Paris and Bucharest, it was not possible to achieve.

"Serious obstacles still remain, and both Presidents should demonstrate
wisdom and boldness. The Belgian representatives, together with the
Co-Chairs of OSCE Minsk Group, will to their best to promote this
process," he underlined.

Speaking about the Georgian-Osetia conflict, Guht called for all sides
to return to the table of talks and stay away from any one-sided
action that may worsen the situation. "Recently, a conference of
donors was held in Brussels. The countries participating at the
conference promised to allocate more than 10 million Euros for the
restoration of economy in conflict area of Georgian-Osetia. We hope
that the support at the Conference may establish confidence between
sides." Guht concluded.