Russia has stated that the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict can only be resolved through peaceful negotiations. Its participants must be guided by international law and relevant resolutions of the UN Security Council, the Russian Federation Council said in connection with the information of Armenian media about a statement on Nagorno-Karabakh, allegedly made by Valentina Matvienko in Yerevan.
According to some Armenian media publications, chairperson of the Federation Council Valentina Matvienko made alleged remarks on the Nagorno-Karabakh settlement. It necessary to clarify Russia's position on this issue, which was voiced by the speaker at meetings with representatives of Armenian leadership and during the conversation with journalists within an official visit of the delegation of the Federation Council in Yerevan on July 11, 2012, a statement said.
"The solution of the conflict must take into account the interests of Armenia and Azerbaijan," the statement said today. "It must be based on the observance of well-known principles - non-use of force, respect for territorial integrity, equality and respect people's right to self-determination. Therefore, we believe it is important for the parties to consistently bring positions together, while overcoming the accumulated deficit of trust."
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