Since the situation surrounding Nagorno-Karabakh is what can be seen now and cannot be resolved by proposed methods, a conclusion can be drawn that the mediators are not interested in resolving it, Arman Melikyan, the former minister of foreign affairs of Nagorno-Karabakh, told Armenian News-NEWS.am.

As to whether the mediators are trying to equally blame each side, Melikyan said that “it is exactly so.” “This policy reflects the mediator states’ own interests,” he said. “It is easy to say: you are both guilty so do fall silent, and it will be my own way.” “Our settlement plan envisages application of universal principles, particularly the respect for all the rights of Armenian and Azerbaijani refugees. On the other hand, it envisages a response to acts of violence. No two ways about it – it was Azerbaijan that resorted to violence in February 1988. Later, a wave of violence swept farther. It was Azerbaijan that resorted to hostilities. But the mediators will not see or recall it,” Melikyan said.