PanArmenian News Network
July 26 2005
ALIYEV: MORE POINTS FITTING BAKU APPEARED IN TALKS
26.07.2005 03:15
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ «The mediators became more active lately, various
ideas appeared. More points fitting Azerbaijan appeared in the talks,
first of all the stepwise settlement. This is an approach accepted by
the international community,» Azeri President Ilham Aliyev stated
Monday. Addressing residents of a settlement, Aliyev noted the
unsettled state of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict is of most concern
to the authorities. «For many years the Karabakh conflict has been
unresolved, the mediation mission, unfortunately, did not produce an
effect,» he said. Having mentioned the importance of diplomatic
efforts the President emphasized the opponent should know Azerbaijan
has strength and army. I. Aliyev said that to solve the NK problem
official Baku has mobilized all its economic and diplomatic potential
and simultaneous to it strengthening the army is highlighted. «To
enhance the military power of Azerbaijan the budgetary spending is
increased 70%. Azerbaijan will liberate its lands by all means,» the
Azeri President is sure, Azeri media reported.