Democratic Party of Armenia (DPA) developed so-called “Yerevan Principles” on Karabakh peace process and presented the package of proposals to RA President Serzh Sargsyan. The document offers a conceptually new approach to settlement of the conflict, DPA Chairman Aram Sargsyan told journalists on August 27.

“DPA has repeatedly declared its disagreement with some provisions of Madrid document. Thus, the board of the party decided to present RA President its own official position on the issue,” Sargsyan stated.

The “Yerevan Principles” has three provisions that may foster the sides to reach consensus.

Under the first provision, the sides should sign a peace agreement (to be valid till the end of the negotiation process) that will hold back the parties from use of propaganda – as it provokes enmity in societies.

The second provides for set up of trust-and-understanding stimulating programs for societies of the two states.

DPA draws special attention to economic outlook between Armenia and Azerbaijan, under the third provision, the sides should realize economic cooperation programs.

Within framework of such programs, Nagorno-Karabakh Republic will be able to participate in the regional programs and to have an opportunity of direct contact with Azerbaijan.