ALEXANDER SKAKOV: FINAL RESOLUTION OF KARABAKH CONFLICT IMPOSSIBLE YET

PanARMENIAN.Net
11.06.2008 15:35

There is no difference where the process of Karabakh settlement is
imitated – in the UN, CIS or the OSCE Minsk Group, said Alexander
Skakov, head of the CIS department at Russian Institute of Strategic
Studies.

"Final settlement of the Karabakh conflict is impossible yet. Only
particular problems, such as creation of atmosphere of trust and
resolution of some humanitarian issues, can be addressed. The NKR
leadership should be a party to talks but this initiative faces fierce
resistance on Azerbaijan’s part. Moreover, positions of Armenia and
NKR may differ on some issues," he said during Yerevan-Moscow-Baku
television space bridge.

"It’s presumptuous to hope that in 20 years Azerbaijan’s economy will
be strong enough to dictate demands. Times works for all sides but
it’s necessary take action immediately," Dr Skakov said.