/PanARMENIAN.Net/ «We have much belief in the formation of conditions for reaching peace accord in the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. In this respect we consider the Kazan meeting of the Presidents a real opportunity, » stated US Deputy Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group Elizabeth Ruth in an interview with RFE/RL. It should be noted that CIS Summit will be held in Tatar capital of Kazan August 27-29. Improvement of CIS structures, cooperation, regional conflicts and fight against terror will be discussed at it. Within the summit framework Azeri President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian President Robert Kocharian are expected to hold a meeting over the Nagorno Karabakh issue. The US diplomat stated that in spite of the hopes pinned on the Kazan talks, one should not expect singing a final document between Azerbaijan and Armenia. However she said, «We hope both parties will become closer to the day, when the peace accord will become reality.» In E. Ruth’s opinion, peace may be reached now or in far future. The conflict settlement within a short period of time is in the hands of parties themselves. «Issues necessary for peace are being discussed for 18 months already, and these discussions will continue,» the American diplomat stated. In her words, the signing of a peace accord will demand both parties making hard decisions and displaying leadership. The Karabakh conflict «is not an issue that can be easily decided. Both societies has a position over the results the conflict will be solved. However, we believe that conditions have ripened and if the parties carry out serious work, achievement of peace may be possible. In any case, we hope for a good result.» E. Ruth also said that a few days before the Kazan meeting the OSCE MG Co-Chairs will meet with Azeri and Armenian FMs – E. Mammadyarov and V. Oskanian in Moscow. The meeting will be a preparation of the Presidents’ meeting. E. Mammadyarov confirmed that the meeting will be held. He said that he will meet with V. Oskanian in Moscow August 23, however he said nothing of participation of the Co-Chairs in the meeting. In the Minister’s words, after the meeting V. Oskanian and he will present a special report to their Presidents. It should be reminded that during their latest visit to the region OSCE MG Co-Chairs said they hoped for progress after the Kazan meeting. They said the parties agreed at their Warsaw to continue talks rapidly. Thus, the Co-Chairs held a number of meetings with Azeri and Armenian officials within a few months. Besides, the Co-Chairs stated that blaming them in not solving the problem is incorrect, as conflict settlement depends not as much on the mediators as on the parties. It should also be noted that after his visit to the US E. Mammadyarov announced not great, however progress in the solution of the issue. In his words, although talks are hard, he is optimistic over the coming meetings, the 525 Baku newspaper reported.
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