ArmInfo.The solution for the status of Nagorno-Karabakh will remain on the agenda of the OSCE Minsk Group. U.S. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Armenia Lynne Tracy told the journalists.
"We are doing our best to once again return the two sides to the format of negotiations under the auspices of the OSCE Minsk Group. Because we believe that the issue can be resolved only at the negotiations table. A tense situation and a conflict that has lasted 30 years cannot be resolved overnight. But there are certain fundamental things to which we attach particular importance, "the Ambassador said.
In this regard, she noted that there are no ideal platforms, however the OSCE Minsk Group has a mandate and legitimacy. "We see it as an appropriate platform for negotiations," the diplomat said.
Speaking about the prisoners of war, Lynne Tracy expressed the hope that all Armenian captives will be returned home. At the same time, she recalled the position of the Armenian government, which will not start large-scale discussions until the issue with the prisoners of war is resolved.
Regarding the inhuman attitude of Azerbaijan towards the Armenian csptives, the Ambassador said that she calls on all countries to respect fundamental human rights. She noted that the United States is familiar with the Ombudsman's report and other reports received from other sources. "We will continue to closely monitor such manifestations, negotiate with all parties regarding their responsibility in terms of protecting human rights," the Ambassador emphasized.