OSCE secretary general welcomes Helsinki statement on the Karabakh conflict

"The statement of 56 Foreign Ministers in Helsinki is an extremely important document and a the culmination point in this issue. We must assist to the parties in the resolution of the conflict and continuation of talks", said Brischambo at a press conference in Yerevan Monday.

The secretary general noted that the statements of the OSCE Foreign Ministers and Foreign Ministers of the OSCE MG co-chairmen, adopted on the Karabakh issue in early December, do not contradict to each other.

At the same time, he said he is not able to specify definite terms of the conflict resolution, adding that the Helsinki documents give hope that the sides will continue talks on the highest level.

"The parties must demonstrate a more flexible position, form the atmosphere of mutual trust and respect", assured de Brischambo.

In turn, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandyan noted that the document, adopted by the Foreign Ministers of the member states of the organization in Helsinki, referred to the resolution of the Karabakh conflict peacefully and strengthening of the reconciliation regime, raproachment of the positions of the parties under OSCE MG co-chairs' mediation.

/Novosti-Armenia/