FINNISH FOREIGN MINISTER ERKKI TUOMIOYA: OSCE MINSK GROUP CO-CHAIRS PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN SETTLEMENT OF NAGORNO KARABAKH CONFLICT

Azeri Press Agency, Azerbaijan
Dec 5 2006

"European Union considers that OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs play an
important role in the settlement of Nagorno Karabakh conflict",
Finland Minister of Foreign Affairs Erkki Tuomioya announced at 14th
OSCE Ministerial Council conference in Brussels, APA reports.

He said that OSCE, which plays an important role in the settlement
of South Osetin and Abkhazia conflicts, will intensify its role in
the settlement of Nagorno Karabakh conflict as well.

"European Union has signed an action plan with Armenia, Georgia and
Azerbaijan within Europe Neighborhood Policy and is satisfied with
this cooperation. We hope that this cooperation will consolidate
Europe-South Caucasus relations and bring stability to the region",
he said.