Civil society can play important role in peace building processes

PanARMENIAN.Net - "The Co-Chairmen have been always stressing in their statements that the

political leaders should start preparing societies for peace. They also

always stress the importance of engaging actively the societies in

confidence-building initiatives. It is admirable that the Co-Chairmen

themselves are taking concrete steps to engage with civil society. It is a

step that should be welcomed and appreciated. Many civil society leaders

across the region welcome opportunities for such direct engagement.



Experience in successful peace processes in other places in the world show

that civil society can play very important role in peace building processes.





In the Nagorno-Karabakh case, it is a responsibility of the leaders and the

societies to take courageous steps towards achieving peaceful settlement.

The Minsk Group Co-chairmen could only facilitate this process. I hope that

such meetings continue and turn into a constructive engagement. And I also

wish that the political leaders in the region take more proactive steps in

engaging with their societies. " Dessislava Roussanova



Stepanakert civil society representatives met MG OSCE Co-Chairmen during their last Feb. 27 - Mar. 2 visit.