Nothing serious should be expected from the Armenian-Azerbaijani-Russian presidential meeting in Sochi, March 5, Armen Sargsyan, Chairman of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation-Dashnaktsutyun (ARF-D) faction, Parliament of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR), told Armenian News-NEWS.am.

"There are expectations for two reasons: Azerbaijan is not ready for negotiations and Nagorno-Karabakh itself is not involved in the negotiations. Moreover, the trilateral format has, as if, exhausted its potential," Sargsyan said.
According to him, the March 5 meeting can resolve "tactical, but not strategic problems." The sides will re-state such issues as not resuming hostilities, continuing negotiations, and the like. However, any strategic issues will hardly be discussed.

As to what aspects may be emphasized by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, Sargsyan said: "He will try to show Russia`s power and important role in the peace process."

Armenian News-NEWS.am reminds readers that Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan is to leave for Sochi March 5. The 8th Armenian-Azerbaijani-Russian presidential meeting is to be held there on the initiative and participation of Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.