July 17, 2006 - 16:46 AMT
G8: Soonest Coordination of Principles on Karabakh Essential
During the summit the G8 leaders referred to the situation in Nagorno Karabakh, says the statement by G8 Summit President. The document says in part, "We confirmed that the G8 supports the mediating efforts of the OSCE Minsk Group (Russia, the United States and France) and stressed the necessity of soonest coordination of the principles of a peaceful settlement in 2006. We call on Azerbaijan and Armenia to demonstrate political will, achieve an agreement and prepare their public for peace but not for war."