NKR DEMANDS THE OSCE TO FIND OUT THE INITIATOR OF THE FRONTIER FIRE
00:00, June 17, 2006 | NewsNKR Foreign Ministry had to respond to Azerbaijan’s charges according to which Armenians are accused of setting fire to the frontier rural areas deliberately. The racket made by the Azeri side is aimed at worsening the situation of the conflict zone and strengthening inconfidence between the two sides resumes NKR deputy Foreign Minister Masis Mayilyan.
At the same time the Azeri authorities attempt to divert the attention of the international community from the fact of demolishing Armenian historical and cultural monuments and cemetery located in the territory of Azerbaijan. Brilliant evidence to that fact can serve the destruction of the Julfa khachkars.” Masis Mayilyan also claimed that the dry grass of the above mentioned territory burns during the hot summer months. They are unable to extinguish fires because of frequent violations of the cease-fire. A few years ago the authorities of the NKR released a letter to the Azeri side through the OSCE Minsk group Co-Chairs offering to prevent further burning of pasture with joint efforts. “Unfortunately, the offer was turned down by the official Baku and it reflects the real principles of the sides, especially Azerbaijan’s lack of political power to settle issues of bilateral concern,” claimed NKR deputy Foreign Minster.
By the way, today the NKR Foreign Ministry applied to the office of the Personal Representative of the OSCE Secretary-in-Office. The NKR suggested holding a crisis-survey in the frontier areas in order to assess the situation properly and refute the false rumors spread from the Azeri side.
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