Russian Council of Federation clarifies its position on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

Russia believes that a settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

can be reached only through peaceful negotiations, the participants in which

should abide by international legal norms and UN resolutions, the press-service

 of the Council of Federation informs in connection with an alleged statement on

the topic made by Valentina Matvienko in Yerevan.

"The resolution of the conflict should consider the interests of

Azerbaijan and Armenia and be based on the principles of non-use

of force, respect for territorial integrity, human rights and the

rights of a people to self-determination. Therefore, we believe it is

important that the sides consistently go towards compromise, overcoming

the accumulated deficit of trust," the statement issued today reads.

Although admitting the important role of the intermediaries, "the

responsibility for a peaceful treaty lies with Armenia and Azerbaijan," the statement says.