Moscow comitted to its position onKarabakh conflict

Russia's position on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, which must be resolved by peaceful means, remains unchanged, RIA Novosti quoted Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov as saying.

"I want to clearly and unequivocally confirm that no any change in our position on assisting in the settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh has happened. Our position is based on the fundamental approaches worked out by the co-chairs," said Lavrov.

In late January, the presidents of Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia held trilateral talks on the Nagorno-Karabakh, which have become the tenth since 2008.

"Both position of the co-chairs, and our actions were based on the need to seek such a solution that will benefit both sides," Lavrov reminded about this meeting.

He said Russia's position is based on the same attitude toward the three fundamental principles of the resolution -- namely, territorial integrity, respect for self-determination and the non-use of force. "None of these principles has advantages," the minister said.


/Trend/