RUSSIA HOPES TO SEE MAXIMUM PROGRESS SIN THE KARABAKH SETTLEMENT

armradio.am
17.04.2009 18:10

Russia would like to achieve maximum progress in the negotiations on
the Nagorno-Karabakh resolution, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev
said, the RIA Novosti reported.

"I think the regular meetings between the Presidents of Azerbaijan and
Armenia are very important. Russia is ready to fulfill its mandate. We
have always tried to contribute to the process. I’m sure that the
problem can be solved on the basis of interests of both nations and
new proposals if such contacts continue, Medvedev said to journalists
after the talks with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on April
17. Medvedev did not rule out "new ideas" might appear.

"It is necessary to act within the framework of law, but not be
close to new approaches, which might infuse a fresh spirit into the
situation, thus enabling to consolidate positions. I believe it is
possible," he said.

Medvedev stressed that the Russian Federation would do its utmost to
resolve the complicated, but solvable problem.

According to the Russian President, the sides hear each other’s
arguments.

"There are prospects, and one needs to rely on principles of
international law and resolutions adopted by the UN and the OSCE. I
think there is progress. Now the sides must show restraint and see
the prospects," Medvedev said.