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JAMES APPATHURAI: NATO WOULD LIKE TO SEE EARLY RESOLUTION OF NAGORNO-KARABAKH CONFLICT
Trend, Azerbaijan
Sept 13 2013
Azerbaijan, Baku, September 13 /Trend, S.Ahmadova/
NATO would like to see an early resolution of Nagorno-Karabakh
conflict, , Special Representative of NATO's Secretary General for
South Caucasus and Central Asia James Appathurai told Trend.
"A solution to the conflict is urgent, but such a solution can only
be political. NATO fully supports the efforts of the Minsk Group to
this end".
Talking about the possible role of the organization in solution of
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, Appathurai said that at this stage, where
the two sides have not yet come to a full agreement on the basic
principles of a settlement, it is too early to speculate on the role
of any organization or country in implementing such a settlement.
"The term "frozen" conflict is clearly not a good description of
the reality on the ground. Both sides continue to report frequent
cease-fire violations, and there are tragic casualties amongst military
and civilians."
The conflict between the two South Caucasus countries began in 1988
when Armenia made territorial claims against Azerbaijan. Armenian
armed forces have occupied 20 per cent of Azerbaijan since 1992,
including the Nagorno-Karabakh region and seven surrounding districts.
Azerbaijan and Armenia signed a ceasefire agreement in 1994. The
co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group, Russia, France and the U.S. are
currently holding peace negotiations.
Armenia has not yet implemented the U.N. Security Council's four
resolutions on the liberation of the Nagorno-Karabakh and the
surrounding regions.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
Trend, Azerbaijan
Sept 13 2013
Azerbaijan, Baku, September 13 /Trend, S.Ahmadova/
NATO would like to see an early resolution of Nagorno-Karabakh
conflict, , Special Representative of NATO's Secretary General for
South Caucasus and Central Asia James Appathurai told Trend.
"A solution to the conflict is urgent, but such a solution can only
be political. NATO fully supports the efforts of the Minsk Group to
this end".
Talking about the possible role of the organization in solution of
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, Appathurai said that at this stage, where
the two sides have not yet come to a full agreement on the basic
principles of a settlement, it is too early to speculate on the role
of any organization or country in implementing such a settlement.
"The term "frozen" conflict is clearly not a good description of
the reality on the ground. Both sides continue to report frequent
cease-fire violations, and there are tragic casualties amongst military
and civilians."
The conflict between the two South Caucasus countries began in 1988
when Armenia made territorial claims against Azerbaijan. Armenian
armed forces have occupied 20 per cent of Azerbaijan since 1992,
including the Nagorno-Karabakh region and seven surrounding districts.
Azerbaijan and Armenia signed a ceasefire agreement in 1994. The
co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group, Russia, France and the U.S. are
currently holding peace negotiations.
Armenia has not yet implemented the U.N. Security Council's four
resolutions on the liberation of the Nagorno-Karabakh and the
surrounding regions.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress