OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair (USA) James Warlick said he leaves his post for personal reasons, he told the Azerbaijani APA news agency.
There are good ideas and proposals on negotiation table – American Co-Chair James Warlick
STEPANAKERT, NOVEMBER 30, ARTSAKHPRESS: “The reason for my resignation is personal. I have made a successful career of an American diplomat and after 30 years of service I plan to work in the public sector”, Warlick said, adding that the name of the interim Co-Chair will be announced soon.
He said holding the MG Co-Chair’s post was a great honor for him. “I am confident that the Presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia are committed to the peaceful settlement of the conflict, neither side wants war. All our efforts on reaching sustainable peace are directed towards that”, Warlick said.
Referring to the conflict settlement, he said there are good ideas and proposals on the negotiation table which can serve the basis for universal peace. “Presidents Ilham Aliyev and Serzh Sargsyan stated that they are committed to the peaceful settlement of the conflict. At this moment we most desire that the Presidents show political will and take on them the duty to develop the negotiation process”, Warlick said.
As for the possible meeting in Hamburg, Warlick said they consider the meeting of the FMs of the OSCE member states as an opportunity to continue the dialogue between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
