The OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs exerted all efforts to secure finalization of the basic principles for the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement, Armenian President stated.

As Serzh Sargsyan said during PACE plenary session, “we are talking about solving the issue by means of mutual concession. However, our situation would seem like a concession to the side that is looking for the convenient excuse to shoot at us. In such a situation, it will be very difficult for anyone to persuade society in Armenia, or society in Karabakh - the indigenous Armenian people living in Karabakh for centuries - that it is necessary to make certain concessions to a country where there is such intolerance and such extreme racist feelings towards Armenians.”

As President Sargsyan further noted, “even under these circumstances, we travel to Kazan in anticipation of progress.”

“However, we all should realize that an agreement can be finalized and effectively implemented only when the patterns of Armenophobia and racism are eliminated in Azerbaijan and an atmosphere of trust is formed. Naturally, no one may question the inherent right of the people of Karabakh to live freely and safely on their land and to be the masters of their destiny,” the President said.