NATO SUPPORTS OSCE’S EFFORTS IN KARABAKH PROCESS

PanARMENIAN.Net
18.11.2009 20:07 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ On November 17, Armenian MPs attended NATO
Parliamentary Assembly’s 55th session. After the speech made by
British MP David Miliband, leader of Heritage parliamentary faction
Stepan Safaryan addressed him a question, indicating the causes of
military misbalance in the region. "Azerbaijan continues increasing
its military expenses for unleashing a new war. As noted by one of
speakers, the money they have for today and tomorrow is now being spent
for the realization of yesterday’s goals. Experts currently speak on
the maturing war in the region. What lesson did you learn from last
year’s conflict to prevent a new war in South Caucasus?" he asked.

In response, Milibend particularly said that Karabakh conflict should
be resolved by the assistance of certain international structures
within OSCE format and Russia-NATO dialogue.

This was followed by Azeri representative’s objection that the session
was not proper occasion for such discussions.

Milband expressed support to territorial integrity principle, highly
assessing OSCE’s efforts in Karabakh settlement process.

After hearing British official’s response, Azeri MP left session hall,
Heritage faction’s press service reports.