SABINE FREIZER: KARABAKH ISSUE SENSITIVE BECAUSE OF PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS IN BOTH COUNTRIES

armradio.am
03.06.2008 16:42

"The meeting of Azerbaijani and Armenian presidents is of great
importance. I hope that the presidents will agree to review the
proposals of OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs," Sabine Freizer, Europe
Programme Director of the International Crisis Group told Azeri Press
Agency. She said that the situation around the negotiations on Nagorno
Karabakh conflict is too sensitive because of presidential elections
in both countries.

"Presidential elections have already been held in Armenia,
this process was accompanied by hard developments, rallies and
discontents. Elections will be held in Azerbaijan. I think the
situation is sensitive, as both countries are engaged in the
elections," she said.

Assessing the change of the government in Armenia, Sabine Freizer
expressed her hope that this factor will have a positive influence
on the process of negotiations.

"New president – means new spirit, new enthusiasm. I hope Serzh
Sargsyan will have a constructive position and this factor will give
an impetus to the process of negotiations," she said.