NAGORNO KARABAKH CONFLICT SETTLEMENT SHOULD INCLUDE AGREEMENT ON NKR STATUS
Noyan Tapan
Feb 05 2007
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 5, NOYAN TAPAN. Armenia-European Union Parliamentary
Cooperation Commission reaffirms its full assistance to peaceful
settlement and fair solution of Nagorno Karabakh conflict in accordance
with principles of international law, which includes peoples’ right
of self-determination and respect of minorities’ rights. This was
mentioned in Commission’s statement-proposals adopted at the January
29-30 sitting in Brussels. The document was presented by Commission
Co-chairman, Chairman of RA NA Standing Committee of Foreign Relations,
Armen Rustamian at the February 5 press conference.
In the part regarding Nagorno Karabakh settlement the Commission
also mentioned that it continues to assist with OSCE Minsk Group’s
efforts aimed at finding a viable negotiations resolution acceptable
for the sides involved in the conflict, as well as reaffirmed its
firm assistance in connection with the involvement of EU Special
Representative in the issue of conflict settlement.
The document also registered that the Commission "shares the opinion
that the Nagorno Karabakh settlement should include an agreement on
Nagorno Karabakh status." It was also mentioned that the authorities
representing the sides should provide proper conditions for returning
refugees to their homes safely.
"The NKR people should be directly involved in conflict settlement
negotiations. Further strengthening of democracy and perfection of NKR
government will contribute to peaceful settlement of the conflict,"
the document adopted by the Commission read.