March 8, 2006 - 15:14 AMT
Possibilities of Karabakh Problem Peaceful Settlement in 2006 Not Exhausted
During the meeting with U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Mr. Matthew Bryza Armenian parliament speaker Artur Baghdassaryan thanked the United States for the assistance rendered to Armenia, reported RA NA press service. Artur Baghdassaryan noted that the U.S.'s economic assistance is accompanied by the assistance in conducting democratic reforms in the republic. For his part Mr. Bryza noted that the settlement of conflicts, energy security and economy development can be achieved vie democratic reforms. The parties attached great importance to the Millennium Challenge Account and also referred to the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. According to Baghdassaryan, the possibilities to resolve the problem in 2006 are not exhausted. Mr. Bryza also noted the importance of the conflict settlement for the whole region. The interlocutors also discussed the European Neighborhood Policy and the possible development of the Euro- Atlantic cooperation.