JOHN EVANS: OSCE MINSK GROUP BEST STRUCTURE FOR KARABAKH CONFLICT SETTLEMENT

The OSCE Minsk Group is the best structure for the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement, US Ambassador to Armenia John Evans stated in Boston when commenting on the political and economic development of Armenia. Touching upon the situation in Armenia John Evans noted that the republic has chosen the right path of reforms, democracy and economy development. As for the economic development of Armenia, the US diplomat stressed the necessity of invigoration of the tax and customs systems and noted of US’s readiness to render assistance. According to John Evans, it is absolutely obvious that Azerbaijan and Turkey are trying to isolate Armenia from the regional cooperation and the blockade of the Armenian borders is the evidence of their intentions. “In this context we realize the importance of the southern border for Armenia, but there is anxiety connected with the worsening of the US-Iran relations”, the Ambassador noted.