OSCE CHAIRMAN-IN-OFFICE: ONE SHOULD NOT EXPECT MUCH FROM MEETING OF PRESIDENTS AS NOT TO BE DISAPPOINTED THEN

ArmInfo
2007-06-05 13:18:00

The main subject of negotiations of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office
Miguel Angel Morainos with Azerbaijani officials was settlement of
the Karabakh conflict, OSCE Chairman-in- Office told journalists
the day before in Baku, the Day.az reports. He said that after Baku,
he will hold negotiations with Armenia’s officials. Following that,
he will meet the presidents in St. Petersburg and will talk about
specific steps.

"I think the favourable moment has come as the parties have never
been so close to the conflict settlement. For myself, I noted the
desire of the Azerbaijani party to make a step forward, but taking
into account the national interests", Moratinos said. He expressed
hope that in Yerevan he will also find understanding and desire
to meet half-way. He also said that the international community is
expecting for good news. "The OSCE countries should try to achieve
peace between these states", Moratinos said. OSCE Chairman-in-Office
did not agree with the opinion that his visit is the last chance for
the conflict settlement. "There is no term "last chance" when resolving
such conflicts". If there is a gold chance, we have to use it.

However, one should not expect much from the meeting of presidents
as not to be disappointed then", M. Moratinos said.