The OSCE Minsk Group: Criticism of Ilham Aliyev will be brought to the leadership of these countries

Baku/12.12.20/Turan: In response to criticism of Ilham Aliyev during a meeting on December 12, French co-chair Stefan Visconti said that the co-chairs have tried to fulfill their mandate as much as possible over the past 28 years. “I appreciate your interesting suggestions. We will work on this to find an option that matches the will of the parties. My government welcomes the ceasefire."

We are very positive about all the provisions of the agreement reached on the night of October 10. You also noted that a completely new situation has emerged that will bring stability and prosperity to the region. It will be entirely up to you. Yes, there is a good basis for this.

Of course, I will report to our government about the views that you have now openly expressed. I understand that the visit was based on an invitation. If it were not for him, I would not have come. Perhaps it was an inconsistency in organizing this mission. Thank you for welcoming us to this meeting. I will convey your words to my President and Government in due course. "

Andrew Schaffer, US co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, said he would deliver Ilham Aliyev's words to his government. “With regard to your words and your open statement, we understand that a new situation has arisen. We all understand and recognize that we now have a new reality. You have announced your position and we will soon discuss the details of what will happen next. I would like to know how you see the future. In particular, the Madrid principles speak about the opening of lines and communications, about the restoration of relations between all peoples in the region. If this is part of your position, then I think that our countries and we can play our part in achieving this. We would like to hear what steps you want to take in the future. As you know, we will go to Yerevan and we will have the same conversation with the other side,” Shaffer said.

Russian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Mikhail Bocharnikov said that Russia is a party to the trilateral agreement and attaches particular importance to the implementation of the provisions of the trilateral Statement. “I think there is still work to be done to fully implement this document. As you said, Mr. President, this concerns the return of people and the peaceful restoration of the region.

 As for the Minsk Group, our government has always stressed its importance. Therefore, we participated and continue to participate in it. I think that the joint position of the group was recently expressed by the co-chairs of the Minsk Group. "This document expresses a general attitude, and we would be very pleased with the help we can provide in any area, as well as, as you said today, in carrying out restoration work." -0-