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    MP: I THINK IT IS EXPEDIENT AND EFFECTIVE TO CHANGE COMPOSITION OF OSCE MINSK GROUP IF NO RESULTS ARE ATTAINED

    Today.Az
    http://www.today.az/news/politi cs/53048.html
    June 11 2009
    Azerbaijan

    "Of course, it is difficult to clearly answer the question whether
    the OSCE Minsk Group manages to fulfill its mission to settle the
    Armenian-Azerbaijani Nagorno-Karabakh conflict or not", said Ali
    Ahmedov, deputy chairman, executive secretary of the New Azerbaijan
    Party and deputy of Milli Majlis, Ali Ahmedov.

    "This group, according to mandate, is working to implement a complex
    mission. Azerbaijan openly declares the need to resolve the conflict
    peacefully. However, mediators' support is needed for the peaceful
    settlement of the conflict", he said.

    According to A. Ahmedov, the Minsk Group through all years of existence
    has made great efforts for the peaceful settlement of the conflict.

    "I want to emphasize that in recent times these efforts became
    intensified. And it is commendable. But all activities must be
    evaluated on the basis of the results. Despite the fact that the OSCE
    Minsk Group has marked over 17 years of its existence, the conflict has
    not yet been resolved. Naturally, there is nonconstructive position
    of Armenia, which does not intend to leave the occupied territories
    of Azerbaijan.

    It is possible to speak about other factors. However, unresolved
    conflict, the presence of more than one million refugees and internally
    displaced persons remain the main fact of this situation. Under
    such circumstances, it is difficult to express appreciation for the
    activities of the OSCE Minsk Group. Therefore, the Azerbaijani society
    harshly criticizes its work. And I think that this criticism is fair",
    noted the deputy chairman of the ruling party.

    According to him, if the group is established to resolve any problem
    and can not settle it despite the efforts made, the need for new
    steps appears to change the situation. If the OSCE Minsk Group has
    not been able to solve the problem for 17 years, it is precisely the
    case when there is a need to do something new.

    "The logic of the negotiations is that the expected miracle does
    not occur. But it is necessary to change the situation and the Minsk
    Group should change itself, at least in its format".

    According to him, the mediation must be based on several principles.

    "Perhaps, the most fair principle is the complete neutrality of the
    mediators, so that no grounds for subjective approach were left. But,
    I think, it is difficult to convince the citizens of Azerbaijan in
    the total neutrality of the Minsk Group. However, at this point I do
    not want to go into detail", said A. Akhmedov.

    According to him, if this principle does not work, it is necessary
    to use a different principle, the meaning of which is that if one
    of the mediators is not neutral with respect to one of the parties
    to the conflict, it is necessary to involve a mediator that could
    ensure necessary balance in the negotiation process for the sake of
    justice and restoration of parity.

    "This would be fair and have a positive impact on the negotiation
    process", he said.

    "The Armenian side is protesting against Turkey's involvement into
    the issue, because it believes that Turkey is has a special position
    on Azerbaijan. But at the same time, within the Minsk Group there are
    parties who have never concealed sympathy for Armenia. And there is
    a need for the country co-chairing the Minsk Group, which will treat
    Azerbaijan similarly. I think it would be important from the standpoint
    of fairness and parity. At the same time, it would give new impetus
    to the activities of the OSCE Minsk Group", noted A. Ahmedov.

    "Along with all this I would like to note that Azerbaijan welcomed the
    idea of continuing the activities of the OSCE Minsk Group, because my
    country believes that the possibilities for a peaceful settlement of
    the conflict have not been exhausted. I want to stress the importance
    of efforts to solve the problem, and noted the need for action by
    the OSCE Minsk Group", he said.

    "But I also think is it expedient and effective to change the
    composition of the team, if no results are achieved", said A. Ahmedov.

    "This is a very important issue. My personal opinion, and the very
    philosophy of mediation is that it should either be completely neutral,
    or consist of parties that would protect interests and positions of
    all conflicting parties", concluded he.

    From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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