ISTANBUL. – Washington should focus on a breakthrough in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, which will be followed by Turkey-Armenia reconciliation as a consequence, former U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan Matthew Bryza said in an interview with Turkish Hurriyet Daily News.
According to him, it is possible to work on a framework agreement on Karabakh.
“Once you work hard to get the framework agreement, make clear you will do everything possible to make sure the framework becomes a final peace agreement,” he stated.
Bryza also stressed that the sides are extremely close to a breakthrough.
“There are a couple of core, key details that can only be agreed upon if the presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan make a very difficult and risky political decision. They would not do that until they feel they receive political support from the U.S. and France,” he said.
In response to the question if Washington is interested in Karabakh conflict settlement, Bryza said there is willingness, based on his conversation with the U.S. State Secretary Hillary Clinton.
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