Elections in Karabakh "pre-empt" outcome of ongoing negotiations, CMCE says
"As regards the "presidential elections" to be organized in Nagorno Karabakh on 19 July 2007, and having in mind that neither the "elections" nor their results are recognized by the international community, the Chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe reiterates its full support to the OSCE Minsk Group and its Co-Chairmen in their efforts towards a settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict," says a statement by Chairman of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic.
It notes with concern that conducting such elections, thus pre-empting the outcome of the ongoing negotiations, cannot contribute to the resolution of the conflict. It calls on all parties concerned to intensify their efforts to find a peaceful solution to the conflict, in accordance with the commitment undertaken by Armenia and Azerbaijan upon accession to the Council of Europe, the CoE communication unit reports.
It notes with concern that conducting such elections, thus pre-empting the outcome of the ongoing negotiations, cannot contribute to the resolution of the conflict. It calls on all parties concerned to intensify their efforts to find a peaceful solution to the conflict, in accordance with the commitment undertaken by Armenia and Azerbaijan upon accession to the Council of Europe, the CoE communication unit reports.
