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Mathew Bryza hopes 2008 will be decisive in the settlement of Karabakh conflict

15 January 2008 15:45 (UTC +04:00)

The co-chair said that the process of negotiations is on the important stage and both countries are studying the document covering new proposals.
"It is difficult to specify deadlines for reaching agreements on basic principles, yet the sides demonstrate a new approach to this issue,â€ he said.
Matthew Bryza said that neither Armenia, nor Azerbaijan try to hinder or linger the process.
â€œBoth parties are exchanging views frankly and tell each other what is required to reach an agreement,â€ he said.
The co-chair told journalists that he hopes 2008 will be a decisive year in the settlement of the conflict.
â€œBasing on the results of the meeting with the presidents I came to the conclusion that there is improvement in the process of negotiations,â€ the co-chair said.
Matthew Bryza said it is difficult to say whether an oral agreement will be reached, or a document will be signed this year.
â€œThe presidents of the two countries should decide it,â€ he said.
Matthew Bryza said they will study the situation in Nagorno Karabakh and speak to the people. /APA/