MATTHEW BRYZA: FURTHER STEPS OF THE PEACE PROCESS DEPEND ON THE PRESIDENTS
ArmRadio.am
07.07.2006 14:30
US Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group Matthew Bryza declare that the
Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan have political will, “but we do
not know whether it will suffice to take the last complex decisions
and agree upon the basic principles of peaceful settlement.”
Matthew Bryza noted that the further steps of the peace process
depend on the President, “since heads of states are responsible for
the prosperity, peace and democracy in their countries.”
“Minsk Group Co-Chairs consider that the Presidents of Armenia and
Azerbaijan should prepare their peoples and primarily the political
societies to think about serious mutual concessions, which both
countries should make if they want to reach an agreement,” Matthew
Bryza said.
“By saying political society I do not mean only the non-governmental
organizations. I’m speaking about the whole population, since
everyone watches TV, read newspapers and listen to radio, and they
should better understand how the discussions are proceeding. I hope
that understanding this, they will support the complex decisions and
mutual concessions the Presidents will have to make,” Matthew Bryza
said in an interview to BBC Russian service.