SERZH SARKISSYAN: "AFTER A COUPLE OF MEETINGS I WILL UNDERSTAND WHETHER PRESIDENT OF AZERBAIJAN IS READY TO FOLLOW PEACEFUL WAY OF RESOLUTION"

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March 12 2008
Azerbaijan

Armenia will not make unilateral concessions on Nagorno-Karabakh
conflict.

The due announcement was made by Armenian Prime Minister Serzh
Sarkissyan during his meeting with students.

"I think we have good opportunities for the peaceful resolution of
Karabakh conflict", Sarkissyan noted.

At the same time Armenian Prime Minister confirmed the negative
influence of events in Yerevan which occured on March 1 and said
they limited potential of the Armenian President, regardless of who
is responsible for them.

"Our image has been spoiled. However, it will not affect the
negotiation process. Moreover, we will be loyal to a more principal
position and will not contradict our own interests", Sarkissyan
announced.

At the same time, the Prime Minister noted that Armenia will try
to obtain results favorable for the people. "The people of Karabakh
should have a right for self-determination no matter if Azerbaijan
accepts it or no", Sarkissyan noted,

The Armenian Prime Minister said international development proves
that people should live where they want.

"In 1-2 months after I become a president I will have an exact response
regarding further steps in the negotiation process. I have not met
President of Azerbaijan yet and I hope I will understand whether he
is ready for the peaceful settlement or no". he said.