MOVLUD CAVUSOGLU: UNRESOLVED NAGORNO-KARABAKH CONFLICT IS MAIN OBSTACLE TO STABILITY IN THE REGION

armradio.am
27.01.2010 13:14

The unresolved Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is the main obstacle
to stability in the region, the new chairman of the Parliamentary
Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) Movlud Cavusoglu said in an
interview with Trend News.

Talking about possible contribution PACE could make to solution of
the Nagorno-Karabakh issue during his presidency, Movlud Cavusoglu
said that there are PACE decisions on the conflict and they must
be implemented.

"There are PACE decisions on Nagorno-Karabakh. These decisions must be
implemented. In addition, the OSCE Minsk Group should more actively
pursue efforts that would have this conflict resolved in the near
future, because it is the main obstacle facing the region’s stability.

Minsk Group deals with this question. Many countries provide support
to this. We must also support this. We have resolutions on the issue.

Additionally, the agenda is the work of the PACE Subcommittee on
Nagorno-Karabakh. Perhaps some work can be carried out in this
direction too. But, ultimately, we as a Council of Europe, should
provide strong support for this reconciliation, resolution of the
conflict", said PACE chairman.

Referring to the decision of the Constitutional Court of Armenia on
the Turkish-Armenian protocols Cavusoglu noted that it would be wrong
if he, as chairman of the PACE, commented on the Armenian-Turkish
relations.

"It is wrong for me, as chairman of PACE, to comment on the
Armenian-Turkish relations. It would be wrong if I touch upon
specific topics. Our desire is that relations between the two
countries normalize. There are issues not only with Turkey, but also
with Azerbaijan. Indirectly, we also want this question decided in
a short time through reconciliation," said Cavusoglu.