November 29, 2008 - 14:12 AMT
Lennmarker, Nalbandian, Mammadyarov to discuss new ideas to improve Karabakh process
OSCE hopes for soonest resolution of the Nagonro Karabakh conflict.

"Intensification of talks inspires hope for resolution of the conflict in the shortest terms," said Goran Lennmarker, PACE rapporteur on Karabakh.

"Both states will benefit from resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict," he said, adding that he intends to discuss new ideas to improve the Karabakh process with Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan during a meeting of OSCE Foreign Ministers due Helsinki December 4-5.

"As to Armenia, it can normalize relations with its neighbors - Azerbaijan and Turkey, what will contribute to its economy," Mr. Lennmarker said.

He also informed that he is planning to visit the region to discuss the ways of the conflict settlement with the leadership of Armenia and Azerbaijan, Trend Azeri news agency reports.