ROBERT BRADTKE APPOINTED U.S. CO-CHAIR OF OSCE MINSK GROUP
armradio.am
08.09.2009 10:52
Robert Bradtke, former Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy to Croatia,
has been appointed the American co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group.
According to the U.S. State Department, Bradtke completed his
three-year assignment in Zagreb in July and has a huge experience of
diplomatic work, as well as possessing extensive knowledge of European
security policy.
"The United States understands the critical importance of achieving
a peaceful resolution to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. We welcome
recent positive dialogues between President Sargsyan of Armenia and
President Aliyev of Azerbaijan. Secretary Clinton has indicated to
the two presidents her strong interest in the Minsk Group's ongoing
efforts to bring the process to a fruitful conclusion, and the Obama
Administration is committed to doing everything possible to support
this goal.
We have informed the governments of Armenia and Azerbaijan of
Ambassador Bradtke's appointment. Ambassador Bradtke looks forward to
his first trip to the region in the coming weeks," State Department
Spokesman Ian Kelly declared.
armradio.am
08.09.2009 10:52
Robert Bradtke, former Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy to Croatia,
has been appointed the American co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group.
According to the U.S. State Department, Bradtke completed his
three-year assignment in Zagreb in July and has a huge experience of
diplomatic work, as well as possessing extensive knowledge of European
security policy.
"The United States understands the critical importance of achieving
a peaceful resolution to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. We welcome
recent positive dialogues between President Sargsyan of Armenia and
President Aliyev of Azerbaijan. Secretary Clinton has indicated to
the two presidents her strong interest in the Minsk Group's ongoing
efforts to bring the process to a fruitful conclusion, and the Obama
Administration is committed to doing everything possible to support
this goal.
We have informed the governments of Armenia and Azerbaijan of
Ambassador Bradtke's appointment. Ambassador Bradtke looks forward to
his first trip to the region in the coming weeks," State Department
Spokesman Ian Kelly declared.