Unless Karabakh is a Negotiating Party No Quick Settlement is Possible: Gulyan

Ashot Gulyan, the chair of the National Assembly of the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh (NKR), held a meeting with the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President Joao Soares at NKR’s permanent representatation residence in Yerevan.

Gulyan told journalists after the meeting that they discussed issues relating to NKR’s domestic and foreign policy, as well as the settlement process.

“There is no news [on the process], as it is several years since the same approach is being presented during meetings, [and that is] announced by high-ranking officials from NKR and the Republic of Armenia,” said Gulyan, adding that he had mentioned at the meeting that the settlement of this conflict would be possible only if Karabakh has a seat at the negotiating table and presented its approach.

“As far as Karabakh’s participation [in the negotiations] is not secured, the conflict will not be resolved at a quick pace,” said Gulyan, adding that a quick settlement of any conflict increases the probability of making mistakes.

Asked why this meeting took place in Armenia and not in Nagorno-Karabakh, Gulyan said that Soares had a tight schedule, adding he would next time visit Stepanakert to personally see what the situation is like there.

“I did not see any attempts to exert pressure [on me] or dictate [my] views. On the contrary, I felt he was willing to receive unbiased information,” said Gulyan.