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VARTAN OSKANIAN: THE LASTING SETTLEMENT OF THE CONFLICT CAN BE BASED ON THE SECURITY OF KARABAKH
ArmRadio.am
05.12.2006 10:33
Speaking at the sitting of the OSCE Council of Foreign Ministers,
Armenian FM Vartan Oskanian turned to the activity of the OSCE,
the Belgian Chairmanship, Armenia-OSCE relations. The minister dwelt
on the political and economic situation in Armenia, noting that our
county is registering double-digit economic growth annually. Armenia
is the leader in the region with the UN development index.
The Foreign Ministers dedicated part of his speech to the Karabakh
issue. " The last meeting of the Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan
showed that agreement is possible even on the most disputable
questions. All of us understand that the lasting settlement of
the conflict can be Based on the security of Karabakh and in case
of determination of its status, since these are the cores of the
conflict," said Vartan Oskanian.
The Foreign Minister also emphasized that in a week Artsakhi Armenians
will hold a Constitutional Referendum. "A referendum on Constitution
and not independence," Vartan Oskanian stressed. He remarked that
during the past 15 years Artsakhi Armenians have formed political
system, they are periodically holding democratic elections and are
decisive to have a full political field.
ArmRadio.am
05.12.2006 10:33
Speaking at the sitting of the OSCE Council of Foreign Ministers,
Armenian FM Vartan Oskanian turned to the activity of the OSCE,
the Belgian Chairmanship, Armenia-OSCE relations. The minister dwelt
on the political and economic situation in Armenia, noting that our
county is registering double-digit economic growth annually. Armenia
is the leader in the region with the UN development index.
The Foreign Ministers dedicated part of his speech to the Karabakh
issue. " The last meeting of the Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan
showed that agreement is possible even on the most disputable
questions. All of us understand that the lasting settlement of
the conflict can be Based on the security of Karabakh and in case
of determination of its status, since these are the cores of the
conflict," said Vartan Oskanian.
The Foreign Minister also emphasized that in a week Artsakhi Armenians
will hold a Constitutional Referendum. "A referendum on Constitution
and not independence," Vartan Oskanian stressed. He remarked that
during the past 15 years Artsakhi Armenians have formed political
system, they are periodically holding democratic elections and are
decisive to have a full political field.