July 5, 2006 - 16:57 AMT
NKR Population Opinion Can't Be Neglected
"We stand for a peaceful settlement in the Nagorno Karabakh conflict and the interests of the NKR people should certainly be taken into consideration, AAA Executive Director Bryan D. Ardouny said in an interview with PanARMENIAN.Net. "First I was in Stepanakert in 1998, then in 2001. Considerable changes are taking place there: the people have overcome incredible hardships and now build their own state. As for the absence of NKR in negotiation process, this is not correct. As I have already said any decision should be made taking into account the opinion of the NKR population. Thus, its participation in the talks is essential," he said.

  • Full text of the interview