“It is very critical to learn your authorities’ opinion on the situation in your country directly from them,” newly appointed OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair Robert Bradtke (U.S.) said during the OSCE MG Co-Chairs’ regional visit to Nagorno-Karabakh.

Meanwhile, Bradtke mentioned that although he is yet to familiarize himself with Karabakh current situation, however has a clear view of certain issues. “There is one aspect that seems evident: the peaceful settlement cannot be reached without considering NKR population’s opinion,” Robert Bradtke outlined.

OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs Robert Bradtke (U.S.), Bernard Fassier (France) and Yuri Merzlyakov (Russia) arrived in Stepanakert October 2 to meet with NKR President Bako Sahakyan. The Co-Chairs met with RA President Serzh Sargsyan yesterday, whereas the Baku meeting with Azerbaijani President is scheduled for October 4-6.