YEREVAN. - The parties of Karabakh conflict should display will to resolve the dispute, Polish Ambassador to Armenia Zdzislaw Raczynski told a press conference in Yerevan on Thursday.

“Seeking new formats for the conflict resolution is inexpedient, as it may dilute the negotiation process,” he added.

The diplomat emphasized the sides were close to the conflict settlement at different stages of the peace process. However, the leaders of two countries failed to make decisive moves because of existing domestic problems.

Referring to the recent ceasefire violations by the Azerbaijani side, as a result of which the Armenian side incurred losses, the official said a tensed atmosphere between the parties to the conflict has been preserved for decades and shots have often been heard in the line of contact.

“It is easy to destroy targets, taking into account the distance between the armed forces of two states, which sometimes reaches 1-2 km, as well as the current technical capabilities. The best of my knowledge, 11 Armenian servicemen have been killed since the beginning of this year,” he noted.

The Ambassador stressed there is no other solution to the conflict, except for a compromise settlement with participation of the world community.

“I understand your patriotic feelings, but you must understand Azerbaijani side also has such feelings. Moreover, the Azerbaijani side is affected by the defeat in the Karabakh war,” he said.

Raczynski noted that conflicts in the South Caucasus slow down the development of the region and exert pressure on economies.