PATIENCE IS EXHAUSTING FOR AZERBAIJAN AND ARMENIA NATIONS ON RESOLUTION OF NAGORNO-KARABAKH CONFLICT: CE SECRETARY-GENERAL

Trend News Agency, Azerbaijan
May 31 2007

France, Strasbourg / corr Trend A.Ismayilova / Terry Davis, the
Council of Europe Secretary-General, stated in Strasbourg on 30 May
that the patience of the nations of both Azerbaijan and Armenia to
resolve the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is exhausting.

He stated during an interview with Azerbaijani journalists that talks
are the only way out from the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. The OSCE
Minsk Group is involved in the resolution of the conflict, though it
mostly depends on Azerbaijan and Armenia.

The CE Secretary-General reminded them of the obligations of Azerbaijan
and Armenia while entering the organization with respect to the
peaceful resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

Regarding Armenia’s position, Davis voiced his concern as to how long
the CE will remain patient on this issue.