The biggest problem is trust. It is precisely because of this that the negotiations are proceeding slowly, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Overchuk said during an interview with TASS.
“Ultimately, ordinary people, Azerbaijanis, Armenians, citizens of other countries, will travel on the road. How will they interact with each other when crossing the border? How will their safety be ensured when moving through the territory of another country? This is the main question today, which we want to answer together so that we can be sure that nothing bad will happen to these people in the territory of another country. And of course, what is happening at the border now affects all of us. It would be much easier to find solutions if the shooting stopped,” Overchuk said.
The Russian Deputy Prime Minister said that Armenia and Azerbaijan are taking pauses in between the talks to involve experts to analyze each and every proposal.
The draft document has been “nearly entirely” agreed upon at the deputy prime ministerial level, Overchuk said, noting that the main issue – how regular Armenians and Azerbaijanis will interact while crossing the border – still requires work. “This is a highly important part that thus far doesn’t give the answer as to when unblocking will happen.”
