Armenia sticking to 3 principles on Karabagh

Bakutoday is quoting Serge Sarkissian (Armenian Defence Minister) as rejecting Baku's offer of opening communication lines in return for the return of the 'seven districts'.

The principles are:

• Nagorno-Karabakh in no way can be subordinated to Baku
• it has to have an overland border with Armenia
• the region's security has to be guaranteed.

The defence minister said Armenia is against stage by stage settlement of the conflict because it could prove to be dangerous for Yerevan.

"The option is dangerous because while the parties can agree in the first stage, they may not come to an agreement in the second one," Sarkissian said.

Posted by Matt on May 18, 2004 | TrackBack | Email to a friend