Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov: It is time to intensify negotiations on Karabakh settlement
It is time to intensify the negotiations on a resolution to the Nagorno Karabakh problem, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was reported as saying by RIA Novosti.
“There is reason to believe that the time has come to intensify our efforts,” Lavrov said at a meeting with Azerbaijani counterpart Elmar Mamedyarov.
According to the Russian minister, considering the general mood and a focus on results, progress can be made.
E. Mamedyarov said for his part that the agreement on Iran’s nuclear program raises hopes the Karabakh problem may also be resolved. The conflict settlement is on the track for a speedy breakthrough, the Azerbaijani foreign minister said.