GHOUKASYAN DOESN’T SHARE THE CO-CHAIRS’ STANCE
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[08:41 pm] 12 March, 2007
more images "One shouldn’t start the construction of a building from
the roof", Bernard Fassier, OSCE Minsk group French Co-Chair announced
in Yerevan in answer to the question on the return of refugees to
the NKR.
To note, Bernard Fassier arrived in Yerevan from Baku.
He held a meeting with RA FM Vardan Oskanyan and NKR President Vardan
Oskanyan.
Fassier’s visit was aimed at informing the Armenian side on the recent
agreements and to consider preparations of the Geneva meeting of the
Armenian and Azeri FMs.
"On the whole, the meetings were efficient. I voice hope that the
upcoming meeting of the two foreign ministers will be constructive,"
said the French Co-Chair.
While speaking of the refugees’ return, Bernard Fassier said, "The
return of refugees is a rather complicated and important issue. The
countries under question must thoroughly prepare for it."
"Roof, sewerage, energy must be provided prior to the return of
refugees. Besides, it is necessary to ensure the refugees’ security. It
is too early to speak of the matter today lest all the conditions
are guaranteed", announced Mr. Fassier.
Fassier highlighted the engagement of Karabakh in the procedure. It
was decided to make the meetings more frequent.
Fassier also represented the stance of the OSCE Minsk group Co-Chairs
on the Karabakh conflict settlement but Arkadi Ghoukasyan didn’t
share it fully.
On March 13, Bernard Fassier will meet with the OSCE Minsk group
Russian and U.S. Co-Chairs to inform them on the results of his
meetings.