YEREVAN. – Armenia’s ruling Republican Party of Armenia positively assesses efforts of the OSCE Minsk Group aimed at finding solution to the Karabakh conflict, spokesperson for the ruling party Eduard Sharmazanov told Armenian News-NEWS.am.

His remark came in response to comment on the statement made by Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili regarding Karabakh conflict and its influence on the region.

“In particular, we appreciate the efforts of the Russian Federation into finding a peaceful and political solution to the Karabakh conflict,” said Sharmazanov.

Vice-Speaker of the Armenian Parliament also noted that Azerbaijan’s non-constructive approach is the only obstacle to the settlement of Karabakh conflict.

Earlier, addressing the 68th session of the UN General Assmebly, Saakashvili said: “Do you think that [Russian President Vladimir] Putin wants for Armenia to win in the conflict against Azerbaijan? No. This will make Armenia very strong and more independent. Or, do you think that Moscow wants Baku to defeat Yerevan? No. They do not want anyone to win; their objective is the conflict itself.”