Chirac: "The last step should be taken to achieve peace in Karabakh problem"

"The last step should be taken to achieve peace. This will be a hard decision but raise confidence to the future of humanity. Yerevan and Baku can take this step and should do that. This step will create a better ground for peace and tranquility. I wish that to all the Caucasian peoples," French President said.

Commenting on the reports that OSCE Minsk Group will be removed from mediation in the settlement of the conflict, Chirac said he does not support this adding he does not think involvement of other international organizations, including UN will give positive results. He also said the co-chairs have close familiarization of the Karabakh problem and have demonstrated more activity recently.

"I think the involvement of institutions that are not familiar with the Karabakh issue will not be effective and will make the situation more difficult."

Touching on recent proposals offered by the co-chairs, Chirac said these proposals are very serious. "I hope Yerevan and Baku will accept these proposals."

/APA/