THE STATUS OF NAGORNO-KARABAKH IS A KEY ISSUE IN THE PROCESS AIMED ATSETTLING THE CONFLICT OVER THE SELF- PROCLAIMED REPUBLIC, ARMENIAN

Interfax
April 7 2010
Russia

Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandyan told journalists on Wednesday "It
is difficult to speak about our success in sorting out other problems
without finding a solution to the central aspect of the Karabakh
problem, the status of Nagorno-Karabakh. Recognition of Nagorno-
Karabakh’s right of self-determination and its ability to exercise
this right remain key issues in the peace process," Nalbandyan said,
"The Madrid principles are lying on the negotiating table," the
Armenian minister said, adding that these principles were presented
by the co- chairmen of the OSCE Minsk Group in November 2007 "These
principles serve as the foundation of our talks. The Minsk Group
co-chairmen continue offering working proposals on ways to resolve
the conflict. These efforts will continue until the sides manage to
bridge the gap between their positions," he said.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress