THERE ARE OTHER REASONS FOR URGENT SETTLEMENT

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[01:42 pm] 16 November, 2006

"The OSCE Minsk group Co-Chairs will consistently work on the Karabakh
conflict peaceful settlement regardless of interior conflicts
in Armenia and Azerbaijan", Mettew Bryza, American Co-Chair told
"Trend" agency.

"We have already pointed out the 2007 and 2008 elections in the
countries under question as one of the main reasons. And we have also
noted why we consider 2006 as and ideal "window" to reach peaceful
agreement between the two countries", said Mr. Bryza and added,
"Of course, the urgent settlement of the conflict is also determined
by other reasons".

The American Co-Chair underlined that the forthcoming elections in
the two countries might have negative impact on the prospects of the
conflict peaceful regulation.

"We voice hope that the influence will be only positive and the people
of the two countries will inform their leaders and representatives of
the authorities that they stand for peace, stability and prosperity",
ended Mettew Bryza.