February 13, 2007 - 16:36 AMT
Karabakh conflict is a part of interests of superpowers in region
The Nagorno Karabakh, as many say, is a "frozen conflict", which still does not have solution. For me the only acceptable solution is OSCE Minsk Group format, stated German Home Office State Secretary, deputy and member of Caucasus group of Bundestag Christoph Bergner. In his words, there is no other alternative. "But we must confess that despite the OSCE Minsk Group long activity period over the conflict settlement, the structure has not reached results. But I am in favor of continuing OSCE MG's activity, simultaneously holding negotiations between presidents and other officials," Bergner underlined.

Alongside he noticed that in fact this conflict is a part of interests of superpowers in the region. "Iran and Turkey also have interests in the region. All this has big influence and complicates the settlement process not only of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict but also of the other problem in the South Caucasus - the conflict of Abkhazia. "I suppose Russia and the U.S.A. do not want to see the "frozen conflicts" re-launched. But they fear to lose their stances in the process of settlement. This is one of the main causes of difficulties in the solution of conflicts. Any interference in any form, any support can result in a situation when Russia and the U.S.A. can create not only problems but also will become destructive for both sides. Currently Russia backs Armenia. But I am sure that irrespective of Russia's will, if the sides are interested in settling the problem, they can come to an agreement and solve the problem," underscored the deputy of German Bundestag, APA reports.