From the very beginning the participants of the Dartmouth process understood that the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict is impossible without the participation of representatives of Karabakh, co-chair of the Dartmouth Conference working group for regional conflicts Harold Saunders stated during round-table discussions in Stepanakert, reported the information and analytical department of the NKR MFA. The discussion participants considered the draft framework agreement on peaceful process in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Nagorno Karabakh. In his words, the deadlock doesn't benefit to either of the parties. "Bridges should be established between sides. The document maintains a series of steps targeted at peace building. This is not a substitute for formal talks but only an addition," the American diplomat said noting that the Dartmouth Conference enjoys good relations with the OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairs.