§ Lord Hyltonasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they, or any other NATO member, have placed the blockade of Armenia and the occupation and settlement of Northern Cyprus by Turkey on the agenda of NATO; and if not, whether they will do so.
§ The Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Baroness Chalker of Wallasey):It would not be appropriate to do so.
We and other NATO members believe OSCE is the appropriate body to deal with the Nagomo-Karabakh conflict, to which the blockade of Armenia is related. We fully support OSCE efforts and expect all blockades to be lifted as part of an overall peace settlement.
The Cyprus dispute is being addressed by the United Nations Secretary General, who is continuing his good offices mission, designed to secure a peaceful, just and lasting settlement. We are giving active support to his efforts.