Russian mediator: OSCE MG hopes for political dialogue between Karabakh conflict sides
ArmInfo.OSCE MG hopes for political dialogue between Karabakh conflict sides. On June 19, in Baku, the Russian Co-chairman Igor Popov stated.
"We held meetings both in Baku and Armenia to restore political
dialogue. We can state that by the results of this meeting, the
Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan are for restoration of the
dialogue", APA repots.
At the same time, the Russian mediator noted that the co-chairs have
a deep sense of regret over the recent events on the contact line of
the troops. The diplomat noted that he discussed the tension in
recent days on the front line with the Azerbaijani president and
defense minister. "We are very sorry about the cases of a serious
violation of the ceasefire regime on the eve of the visit of the
co-chairs to the region. We should do everything to prevent such
events from happening again. We will do everything we can to reduce
tension," the diplomat said. Touching on the last statement of the
OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs, circulated in May this year, Popov said
it was addressed to both sides and the main message was aimed at
reducing tensions along the contact line.