BAKU: Simmons: There Is No Need To Change Talks’ Format On Solution

SIMMONS: THERE IS NO NEED TO CHANGE TALKS’ FORMAT ON SOLUTION TO NK CONFLICT

Azeri Press Agency, Azerbaijan
Oct 12 2006

NATO supports the efforts made by OSCE Minsk Group on the solution to
Nagorno Garabagh conflict, Robert Simmons, NATO Special Representative
to South Caucasus and Central Asia told the APA.

He said that there is no need to change the talks’ format and the
sides will come on agreement. The representative also stressed that
NATO does not take part in the solutions to Nagorno Garabagh conflict
and the organization will not directly interfere in the talks "We
are ready to help the conflict sides if necessary," he said.

Simmons touching upon the South Caucasian states’ integration into
NATO said that Georgia makes progress in this matter compared to
Azerbaijan and Armenia.