NO PROGRESS EXPECTED IN NAGORNO KARABAKH CONFLICT, MATTHEW BRYZA SAYS

Azeri Press Agency, Azerbaijan
July 30 2007

"The solution of Kosovo conflict can not be the model for other
conflicts, especially for those in CIS" co-chair of OSCE Minsk group
Matthew Bryza briefed journalists, APA reports according to the
Armenian press.

"I assume Russia will not agree to declare Kosovo’s independence
so early. US foreign policy targets achieving compromise by
negotiations. It can also concern Kosovo conflict. I have to say that
for the time being, with comparison to other conflicts Nagorno Karabakh
is closer to Helsinki agreement. A new association shoul be established
in Minsk Group format to regulate Kosovo conflict" said Mr.Bryza.

Matthew Bryza added that no progress is expected on Nagorno Karabakh
conflict in the nearest future:"Coming presidential elections in
Azerbaijan and Armenia do not promise anything constructive for the
settlement of the conflict. Nagorno Karabakh conflict is closer to
Helsinki agreement, but it does not have to mean that this conflict
will be solved in short period" added Mr.Bryza.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress