The involvement of Nagorno-Karabakh in the negotiations does not depend on the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs, stated Bernard Fassier, French Co-Chairs of the OSCE Mnsk Group. Nagorno-Karabakh representatives participated in the negotiations before, but thing changed because of the Armenian side’s decision, he said. Fassier pointed out that Nagorno-Karabakh’s involvement in the negotiations depends not only on the Armenian side, but, to a certan extent, on the Azerbijani side.

The French Co-Chair also said that the Nagorno-Karabakh problem will be solved under agreements reached with Baku. Azerbaijan recognizing Nagorno-Karabakh’s status will put an end to the threat of a new war, Fassier said. With international guarantees, it becomes much more serious, he said.

Fassier expressed hope that the Armenian-Azerbajani presidential meeting that is to be held in Kihshinev, Moldova, will really take place.

We would remind you that OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs, Robert Bradtke (USA), Yuri Merzlyakov (Russia) and Bernard Fassier (France) arrived in Nagorno-Karabakh today as part of their regional visit. They held a meeting with NKR President Bako Sahakyan.