Italian President on Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement.

The peaceful settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict stems from strategic interests of the international community, President of Italy Giorgio Napolitano told the Business Year magazine.

‘The conflict settlement will promote the stability in the South Caucasus, creating new economic opportunities and guaranteeing best future to the young generation of the region,’ Napolitano said.

He confirmed the inadmissibility of the status-quo of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict and welcomed the efforts of the conflicting parties to find peaceful ways of settlement. The Italian president welcomed the commitment of the parties to solve the conflict in diplomatic way. The Italian president urged the parties to continue the efforts addressed toward reaching agreement over the basic principles. Napolitano also stressed that he believes in the efficiency of the EU’s role in the establishment of peace and security in the region