September 19, 2008 - 16:01 AMT
Ankara can influence Baku to promote Karabakh process
The OSCE Minsk Group is an efficient format for the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement, the Armenian Foreign Minister said.

"The talks are continued on the basis of the OSCE MG Co-chairs' proposals and I think there are good prerequisites for resolution of the conflict, what can create new opportunities for regional cooperation," Edward Nalbandian said, the RA MFA press office reported.

Commenting on Azeri media reports, according to which OSCE MG U.S Co-chair Matt Bryza said that Turkey can help Armenia to assume a more flexible stand on Karabakh, Minister Nalbandian said, "Mr Bryza has erroneously said Armenia instead of Azerbaijan, since Turkey can only influence on Baku to take a more flexible stand."

"Both Turkish and Azeri leaders speak of 'one nation and two states'. So, the talk about Ankara's possible influence on Yerevan is an exaggeration," the Minister said.