BRYZA DISCUSSED MARCH 1 ISSUE TOO

Chairman of the RA National Assembly Hovik Abrahamyan met with U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, Co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group Matthew Bryza upon his request. The U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Marie Yovanovitch was also present during the meeting. Touching upon the issue of the Karabakh conflict settlement, the NA Chairman reaffirmed Armenia’s position for a peaceful settlement of the conflict and drew attention to the bellicose statements made by Azerbaijan. According to the press release of the department for public relations of the RA National Assembly, Mr. Abrahamyan attached importance to the right of nations to self-determination in the context of the conflict settlement, the land connection between Armenia and Karabakh and international guarantees for the security of the people of Karabakh, as well as the participation of Nagorno-Karabakh authorities in the peace talks. The NA Chairman praised the combined efforts of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairs aimed at the peaceful settlement and attached importance to the solution in the framework of the OSCE. Touching upon the events of March 1-2 and the activities of the NA Ad-Hoc Committee and the Fact-Finding Group, the NA Chairman attached importance to the objective conclusion, which will contribute to public dialogue and restoration of confidence in the country. The sides also touched upon the fulfillment of PACE resolutions 1609 and 1620. Mr. Bryza welcomed the work of the NA Ad-Hoc Committee into the events that took place in Yerevan on March 1-2 and the Fact-Finding Group stressing the importance of presenting the people complete and objective conclusions. The Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group underscored with content that the Armenian and Azeri presidents show a constructive approach towards the peaceful settlement of the Karabakh conflict. Mr. Bryza also stressed the importance of the participation of Nagorno-Karabakh in the negotiations. At the end of the meeting, it was also discussed in detail the issue of the continuation of the “Millennium Challenges” program and the sides touched upon other issues of mutual interest.

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