February 1, 2007 - 14:46 AMT
Jonathan Henick: Why 2007not to become successful in Karabakh issue?
2006 was really a year of opportunities from the point of view of reaching results in the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, since no elections were scheduled either in Armenia or Azerbaijan. And this influences on the negotiation process, stated U.S. Embassy Public Relations Officer Jonathan Henick. In his words, it is difficult to say that 2007 will be significant in the solution process of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. Here responsibility lies not only on mediators, but also on the countries, which participate in talks. "At the same time, we must underline the reached progress. There are enough bases for optimism. But to speak about the time of reaching that success is difficult. Elections will be held in Armenia this year. But if the sides perform will for settling this problem, why 2007 not to become a successful year of reaching results?" the American diplomat stated, APA reports.