POLITICS
OSCE MINSK GROUP CO-CHAIRS GIVE PRESS CONFERENCE IN VIENNA
Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group - Yuri Merzlyakov of Russia, Bernard Fassier of France and Matthew Bryza of the United States - presented a statement on Nagorno-Karabakh to the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna on November 6.
Following their address, the Co-Chairs talked to journalists.
They praised the Moscow Declaration, and expressed hope the parties will continue high-level discussions.
The Co-Chairs also stressed both countries` commitment to find a peaceful solution to the conflict.
They stressed the importance of observing international legal norms and principles during the dispute`s settlement process.
The Co-Chairs also said that the settlement of the conflict depends only on the conflicting sides, and stressed the Minsk Group is just playing the role of a mediator.
The Minsk Group Co-Chairs are expected to visit the region in mid-November.
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