Armenian President says Sochi meeting significant one

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March 12 2011

Armenian President says Sochi meeting significant one

March 12, 2011 | 18:15

Meeting between Armenian, Russian and Azerbaijani presidents can be
considered a significant one, president Serzh Sargsyan told the
journalists.

`The Karabakh conflict is connected with all problems as it is one of
the most important issues. The Sochi meeting can be considered a
significant one. There is a precise basis for negotiations and
short-term arrangements,’ he said, adding long-term talks will
definitely continue. According to the Armenian leader, in Sochi they
determined the way to move forward. In a short-term perspective
arrangements should focus on maintaining of ceasefire regime, he said.
`It is like an indicator showing how the sides are implementing the
arrangements. The situation can become tensed within short period of
time, while peace process and easing of tension is a long process. We
should try to manage to relieve tension and, if we can, achieve our
goals,’ he stressed.

Serzh Sargsyan noted the co-chairs have a good opportunity to carry
out investigation into the incidents in the line of contact which
preceded the talks and followed them, as well as present an unbiased
report on developments. `We are ready to fulfill our commitments. Time
has come for the presidents to give a precise response how they are
using current stage of negotiations. What is their goal: to achieve
success or move to hostilities under the mask of talks,’ the Armenian
leader said, adding the Sochi meeting differed from others. `There is
a document we are working at and a long-term process, and there are
short-term arrangements we must implement,’ he concluded.

From: A. Papazian