July 29 NKR President Arkady Ghukasian received the delegation of human rights activists from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and some European states. Welcoming the guests Arkady Ghukasian noted the importance of presence of the Azeri delegation what, in his words, is a positive example for constructive dialogue between the two publics divided by the war.
Coordinator of the Azerbaijani National Committee of the Helsinki Citizens' Assembly Azru Abdullayeba remarked that the Baku-based Public Council on the Nagorno Karabakh Conflict Settlement stands for immediate participation of the Karabakh side in the talks and for establishment of constructive relations. She said the Armenian, Azeri and NKR non-governmental organizations enjoy warm relations and mutual understanding. "We would like this atmosphere to transfer into the official circles," she said.

When answering the guests' questions the NKR President remarked that achievement of historical reconciliation between the peoples of the region will ensure the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict and establishment of peace. "Without reconciliation it will be hard to implement any agreement, liquidate the consequences of the war and open the way towards regional development," Ghukasian said.