Today.Az » Politics » Turkey is expected to play role of assistant in the resolution of the Karabakh conflict: OSCE MG co-chair of US
04 April 2009 [09:18] - Today.Az
We believe that Turkey will play a role of assistant in the resolution of the Karabakh conflict, for as is known Turkey plays a positive role in the region, said US co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group Matthew Bryza at a press conference by results of his visit to Baku.
"The positive changes recorded in the region should occur on par, which means that attainment of results in the resolution of the Karabakh conflict and thaw in the Turkish-Armenian relations must be interconnected and mutually encouraging", said he.
According to him, Turkey, the United States and other countries should eye Azerbaijan as a strong and reliable strategic partner.
M.Bryza refused to comment on the opening of Turkish-Armenian state border, explaining that this is the issue of internal mutual relations between the two states.
"I can not make any comments on the relations between Turkey and Armenia, as they are independent states and can form mutual relations on the basis of their own interests", noted he.
At the same time, the co-chair voiced hope that Turkey and Armenia, Azerbaijan and Armenia, Azerbaijan, Armenia and Turkey will strive for improving relations with each others step by step".
"That would be great. In case these positive changes occur, it will promote definite success and create necessary conditions for the resolution of the Karabakh conflict", said Bryza.
According to the diplomat, the next meeting of the presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia might be held in the framework of the summit of EU Eastern Partnership program on May 7-8.
/Day.Az/
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