PHILIP GORDON: NAGORNO KARABAKH IMPORTANT INDEPENDENTLY OF ANY OTHER ISSUES

PanARMENIAN.Net
10.12.2009 12:18 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Nagorno Karabakh is important independently of
any other issues, said Philip H. Gordon, U.S. Assistant Secretary of
State for European and Eurasian Affairs.

"As a co-chairing country of the OSCE Minsk Group, the U.S. is
engaged in the process of resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh
conflict," he said. "It’s important not only because we see it as a
link to Turkish-Armenian relationship, but also because it could be a
contribution to peace and stability in the region, that both Azerbaijan
and Armenia would benefit from. It is something we care about."

Mr. Gordon said Washington supports the Turkish-Armenian reconciliation
process. "We would like to see the protocols ratified, since it will
help establishment of peace and stability in the region."

"Successful accomplishment of both processes will be a historic
breakthrough for the region," he said, Trend.az reported.