The only obstacle for continuation of talks and success in the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement is the absence of trust between the peoples, OSCE MG U.S. Co-chair Matthew Bryza said at a press conference in Yerevan. In his words, the goal of the current visit has been achieved, since there is readiness to resume talks. “We do not say that we overcame the obstacles but we noticed the readiness to move forward,” Bryza said.
For his part Yuri Merzlyakov underscored that the resumption of contacts will proceed on the basis of the documents submitted by the mediators in May 2006. According to French Co-chair Bernard Fassier, the Bucharest talks form the foundation of the talks. “I would like to reiterate that the parties will fail to come to an agreement without mediation,” he said. He also remarked that the Azeri press misrepresented his words in Baku. “I did not say anything about NKR’s participation in the talks. In general, media was inaccurate in quoting,” Mr Fassier said.
