AZERBAIJAN: OSCE MINSK GROUP CO-CHARIS GIVE PRESS CONFERENCE IN VIENNA

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Nov 9 2008
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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.