"As long as the public opinion in the countries opposes to diplomatic efforts, the talks are questioned," said Vahram Atanesyan, the chair of the NKR National Assembly Committee of External Relations. "Unfortunately, during 14 years of innumerable high-level meetings the publics remained on the opposite sides of the barricades. Meanwhile, the mediators should try to bring social moods closer."

"The proposals are balanced, include compromise, and the sides may reach agreement on them. However, it should be backed by lasting diplomatic, propagandist and other efforts aimed at popular reconciliation. If a success, we can go on to consider a comprehensive agreement and lasting peace," he said, Karabakh Open reports.