EAMON GILMORE: THE KARABAKH CONFLICT WILL NOT BE RESOLVED BY THE USE OF FORCE
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12.06.2012 14:38
The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister
and Foreign Minister Eamon Gilmore, in Yerevan today called on all
parties to refrain from the use or threat of force and to abstain
from retaliatory measures.
“I strongly condemn the recent violent incidents. This conflict will
not be resolved by the use of force. The cycle of violence must stop,”
said the OSCE Chairperson following a meeting with the Armenian Foreign
Minister Edward Nalbandian. “This is the same message I will deliver in
Azerbaijan on Thursday. The time has come to build trust; this requires
will and commitment on the part of all those involved to seek peace.”
“We in Ireland know all too well the devastating cost of conflict. And
we know how hard it is to resolve such situations,” he said recalling
the Northern Ireland peace process. “From our experience it is
essential to have a clear and determined policy not to yield to
violence or the temptation to retaliate. Courage, perseverance and
meaningful engagement are called for.”
The Chairperson stressed his support for the mediation efforts of the
OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs: “The OSCE can help to bridge differences
between countries and between peoples. We can provide a forum for
dialogue and support the sides to strengthen the ceasefire and find
a negotiated solution.”
“However, in order to make progress towards resolving this
long-standing conflict, the sides should further advance their work
on the general principles of a resolution, remove snipers from the
line of contact, agree on a mechanism for investigating incidents
on the frontlines and find ways to implement the recent agreement
by the Presidents to develop people-to-people contacts,” he said,
emphasizing the need for confidence-building measures.
The Chairman-in-Office welcomed the excellent co-operation between
Armenia and the OSCE, which is supporting the country in its reform
process, especially in police and judicial as well as with regulatory
and economic reforms.”
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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