YEREVAN, JANUARY 10, ARMENPRESS. Spreading statements by the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs on putting an equal sign between the sides of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict cannot contribute that the Azerbaijani side will end provocations and will implement the agreements on the peaceful settlement, Head of the RPA faction Vahram Baghdasaryan said in an interview with “Armenpress”, commenting on the MG Co-Chairs’ statement over the Azerbaijani aggression conducted at the borders of Armenia on December 29.

“We have always criticized the approach of the Minsk Group Co-Chairs who every time issue parity statements in cases when it is obvious who is the author of the provocation from both sides. I am convinced that all Co-Chairing countries know very well which side hinders the peaceful settlement process of the conflict, which side regularly violates the agreements and creates tension. They say they don’t want to hinder the peaceful settlement process of the conflict, but such statements cannot contribute to the peaceful settlement”, Baghdasaryan said.

He stated that the Armenian side doesn’t demand addressed assessments directed against only one side, rather, it demands concrete assessment to the actions of the side which constantly violates the agreements and creates tension. The MP added that such statements contribute to the continuation of Azerbaijan’s unconstructive policy.

Azerbaijani forces attempted a sabotage infiltration in the Armenian state border, south-east from Chinari village of Tavush province in the early morning of December 29. The Armenian Armed Forces have neutralized the Azerbaijan attacks. Azerbaijani forces were pushed back, suffering losses and WIAs, including in the military positions. Three Armenian servicemen were killed.

After 12 days of the failed sabotage infiltration attempt, the Minsk Group Co-Chairs issued a statement stating that Baku and Yerevan continue to accuse each other of a December 29, 2016 attempted incursion on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border resulting in casualties.