PanARMENIAN.Net
12.06.2008

Both sides should compromise to achieve an agreement on the Nagorno
Karabakh conflict, according to Armenia’s Foreign Minister.

"However, agreement hasn’t been achieved on the most important
questions yet. Azeri officials make statement conflicting with the
negotiation principles.

I do not know what the Azerbaijani Foreign Minister meant when
speaking about "nuances the Armenian new leadership has." Armenia’s
position o Nagorno Karabakh remains unchangeable," Edward Nalbandian
told PanARMENIAN.Net.

Assessing the recent Saint Petersburg presidential meeting, the
Minister said, "We can bargain with Azerbaijan only in case all issues
are settled.

Armenia is willing to continue talks on the basis of Madrid
proposals. The Sargsyan-Alyev meeting proceeded in a working and
constructive atmosphere, what inspires some hope. The OSCE Minsk
Group Co-chairs are expected to visit the region in late June to
discuss the Madrid proposals."

"Armenia stands for participation of Nagorno Karabakh in the settlement
talks. However, it would be incorrect to ay that NKR is completely
isolated from the negotiation process. The OSCE MG mediators always
meet with NKR leadership during their regional visits," Minister
Nalbandian said.

"Participation of Nagorno Karabakh in talks depends not only on Armenia
but also on Azerbaijan, who opposes the initiative. The sooner Karabakh
joins the talks the better," he concluded.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress